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/ˈkoʊˌtænd͡ʒənt/ · noun
(trigonometry) In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the tangent of an angle. Symbols: cot, ctg, or ctn.
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Cotangent means (trigonometry) In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the tangent of an angle. Symbols: cot, ctg, or ctn.
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use cotangent where its definition matches the intended context.
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