| trinomial | <mathematics> A quantity consisting of three terms, connected by the sign + or -; as, x + y + z, or ax + 2b - c^2. Origin: Pref. Tri- + -nomial as in binomial: cf. F. Trinome. <mathematics> Consisting of three terms; of or pertaining to trinomials; as, a trinomial root. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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