Binomen is a term often used in taxonomy to describe a species' scientific name consisting of two parts, the genus name followed by the species name. However, there are several synonyms for this word, including binomial name, scientific name, taxonomic name, and Latin name. These terms all refer to the same thing-the systematic way of naming living organisms that allows scientists from different countries to communicate about a given species. While binomen remains the most common term, it is important to understand the other synonyms to accurately understand and discuss scientific findings and classifications.