binary name

noun

The scientific name for an organism consisting of its genus and species.

“The binary name for human is Homo sapiens.”

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Meanings

nounbinary name (plural binary names)

plural binary names

  1. biologyThe scientific name for an organism consisting of its genus and species.

    The binary name for human is Homo sapiens.

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“binary name.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/binary%20name. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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