Cotangent
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkoʊˌtænd͡ʒənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cotangent is a noun meaning (trigonometry) In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the tangent of an angle. Symbols: cot, ctg, or ctn.
Meaning
(trigonometry) In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the tangent of an angle. Symbols: cot, ctg, or ctn.
Word Forms
- cotangents
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyperbolic, cothangent, excosecant, excsc, arccoth, coversin.
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