binomial

Pronunciation

Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

An algebraic expression made up of exactly two terms joined by a plus or minus sign.

"(x+3) is a binomial, while x alone is not because it has only one term."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "(x+3) is a _____, while x alone is not because it has only one term."

Answer: binomial

In your own words, what does "binomial" mean?

An algebraic expression made up of exactly two terms joined by a plus or minus sign.