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| mo·no·mi·al [ mə nṓmee əl, mo nṓmee əl ] (plural mo·no·mi·als) |
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1. algebraic expression: an expression in algebra consisting of a single term, e.g. 3y, as distinct from one that contains two or more terms, e.g. 3x + 5y
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2. scientific name with one element: a scientific name that consists of one element only, as do the names of most families of plants and animals
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| [Early 18th century. <mono- after binomial] |
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  mo·no·mi·al adjective |
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