HeyRuaHow to say “binomial” in Irish
- Irish:
- déthéarmach
- English:
- binomial
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAY-hayr-mukh” /ˈdʲeːˌheːɾˠəmˠəx/
- Plural:
- déthéarmaigh (binomials)
- Genitive singular:
- déthéarmaigh, an déthéarmaigh (e.g. teoirim an déthéarmaigh, the binomial theorem)
- Genitive plural:
- déthéarmach, na ndéthéarmach (e.g. iolrú na ndéthéarmach, the multiplication of the binomials)
What does “déthéarmach” mean?
- binomial
- In mathematics, an algebraic expression made up of two terms, such as a + b.Also: binomial expression, two-term expression.
“Déthéarmach” with the article
The plural of binomial in Irish is déthéarmaigh. Here is déthéarmach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Déthéarmach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using déthéarmach, the Irish word for binomial.
Other nouns in Irish
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Binomial in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for binomial?
The Irish for binomial is déthéarmach (pronounced “DAY-hayr-mukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is déthéarmaigh.
How do you pronounce déthéarmach in Irish?
Déthéarmach is said like “DAY-hayr-mukh” (IPA /ˈdʲeːˌheːɾˠəmˠəx/).
What is the plural of binomial in Irish?
The plural of déthéarmach is déthéarmaigh; with the article, na déthéarmaigh means “the binomials”. The genitive plural is déthéarmach, as in iolrú na ndéthéarmach (the multiplication of the binomials).
Why does déthéarmach change to dhéthéarmach or ndéthéarmach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) déthéarmach becomes mo dhéthéarmach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndéthéarmach (eclipsis).
Is déthéarmach also an adjective?
Yes, déthéarmach can be used as an adjective meaning binomial, as well as a noun for a two-term expression. Compare iltéarmach, a polynomial.
