Associations to the word «Secant»
Noun
- Sine
- Integral
- Projection
- Newton
- Approximation
- Theorem
- Equator
- Sec
- Ambiguity
- Iteration
- Cos
- Chord
- Derivative
- Curve
- Slope
- Convergence
- Graph
- Method
- Function
- Latitude
- Arc
- Angle
- Optimization
- Circle
- Pulse
- Formula
- Geometry
- Equation
- Intersection
- Algorithm
- Root
- Interval
- Scale
- Line
- Ratio
- Value
- Estimate
- Point
- Strain
- Finding
- Input
- Distribution
- Limit
- Difference
- Solution
- Stress
- Length
- Table
- Error
- Passing
- Approach
- Distance
- Factor
- Numbers
- Problem
- Construction
- Analysis
- Map
- Step
- Shape
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
SECANT, noun. (geometry) A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
SECANT, noun. (trigonometry) In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle. Symbol: sec
Dictionary definition
SECANT, noun. A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
SECANT, noun. Ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle.
Wise words
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