polynomial

Of, relating to, or consisting of more than two names or terms.

A taxonomic designation consisting of more than two terms.

An algebraic expression consisting of one or more summed terms, each term consisting of a constant multiplier and one or more variables raised to integral powers. For example, x² − 5x + 6 and 2p³q + y are polynomials.

An expression of two or more terms.

Containing many names or terms.

In Zoöl. and botany, Specifically, noting a method of nomenclature in which the technical names of species are not confined to two terms, the generic and the specific, as they are in the binomial system of nomenclature: as, a polynomial name; a polynomial system of nomenclature: contrasted with binomial and mononomial.

Also multinomial, plurinominal.

A technical name consisting of more than two terms; a-polyonym.

An algebraical expression consisting of two or more terms united by addition: as, Also multinomial.