trigonometry
the branch of mathematics that deals with the relations between the sides and angles of plane or spherical triangles, and the calculations based on them.
Origin of trigonometry
1Other words from trigonometry
- trig·o·no·met·ric [trig-uh-nuh-me-trik], /ˌtrɪg ə nəˈmɛ trɪk/, trig·o·no·met·ri·cal, adjective
- trig·o·no·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb
- non·trig·o·no·met·ric, adjective
- non·trig·o·no·met·ri·cal, adjective
- non·trig·o·no·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb
- un·trig·o·no·met·ric, adjective
- un·trig·o·no·met·ri·cal, adjective
- un·trig·o·no·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use trigonometry in a sentence
By or before 1631 several other writers used abbreviations of the trigonometric functions.
William Oughtred | Florian CajoriBy trigonometric laws the position of the gun is ascertained.
Visual Illusions | Matthew LuckieshIf you had time you could work out a table of logarithms, or a table of trigonometric functions.
Letters from an Old Railway Official | Charles DeLano HineSome such thoughts as these passed through Madden's mind as he pursued his reckoning through trigonometric tables.
The Cruise of the Dry Dock | T. S. StriblingDoes that solve all your problems on—what were they—sub-trigonometric functions?
Captives of the Flame | Samuel R. Delany
British Dictionary definitions for trigonometry
/ (ˌtrɪɡəˈnɒmɪtrɪ) /
the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of trigonometric functions and their application to the determination of the angles and sides of triangles. Used in surveying, navigation, etc: Abbreviation: trig
Origin of trigonometry
1Derived forms of trigonometry
- trigonometric (ˌtrɪɡənəˈmɛtrɪk) or trigonometrical, adjective
- trigonometrically, adverb
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Scientific definitions for trigonometry
[ trĭg′ə-nŏm′ĭ-trē ]
The study of the properties and uses of trigonometric functions.
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