Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

binomial-nomenclature

Noun

/bʌɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl noʊ.məˈkleɪ.tʃər/

Definition

A formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts.

Examples

The binomial nomenclature of the domestic cat is Felis catus.
In binomial nomenclature, the name of the organism is italicized, with the genus capitalized and the species lowercased.
Each species has a unique binomial name that helps avoid confusion among scientists and researchers.

Meaning

Binomial nomenclature is used in scientific classification to uniquely identify species, using two Latin names: the first part indicates the genus and the second part specifies the species.