Associations to the word «Secant»
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.
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