Associations to the word «Cosecant»

Wiktionary

COSECANT, noun. (trigonometry) In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the sine of an angle. Symbols: cosec, csc

Dictionary definition

COSECANT, noun. Ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite side of a right-angled triangle.

Wise words

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