un-trigonometrical

trig·o·nom·e·try

[trig-uh-nom-i-tree]
noun
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:
1605–15; < Neo-Latin trigōnometria; see trigon, -o-, -metry

Related forms
trig·o·no·met·ric [trig-uh-nuh-me-trik] , 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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World English Dictionary
trigonometry (ˌtrɪɡəˈnɒmɪtrɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n
trig 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
 
[C17: from New Latin trigōnometria from Greek trigōnon triangle]
 
trigonometric
 
—adj
 
trigono'metrical
 
—adj
 
trigono'metrically
 
—adv

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Word Origin & History

trigonometry
"branch of mathematics that deals with relations between sides and angles of triangles," 1614, from Mod.L. trigonometria (Barthelemi Pitiscus, 1595), from Gk. trigonon "triangle" (from tri- "three" + gonia "angle;" see knee) + metron "a measure" (see meter (2)).
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trigonometry   (trĭg'ə-nŏm'ĭ-trē)  Pronunciation Key 
The study of the properties and uses of trigonometric functions.
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