Cosine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cosine is a noun meaning (trigonometry) In a right triangle, the ratio of the length of the side adjacent to an acute angle to the length of the hypotenuse. Symbol: cos.
Meaning
(trigonometry) In a right triangle, the ratio of the length of the side adjacent to an acute angle to the length of the hypotenuse. Symbol: cos.
Word Forms
- cosines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include transform, cosinus, covercosine, adjacent, complement, complementary.
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