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/ˈkoʊˌsiːkənt/ · noun
(trigonometry) In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the sine of an angle. Symbols: cosec, csc.
Use cosecant when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Cosecant means (trigonometry) In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the sine of an angle. Symbols: cosec, csc.
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Use cosecant where its definition matches the intended context.
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