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trigonometry
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trigonometry
n.
branch of mathematics dealing with the relations between the sides and angles of triangles
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Trigonometry
Trigonometry (from Greek , "triangle" and , "measure") is a branch of mathematics that studies relationships involving lengths and angles of triangles. The field emerged in the Hellenistic world during the 3rd century BC from applications of geometry to astronomical studies.
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trigonometry
Noun
1. the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
(synonym) trig
(hypernym) pure mathematics
(hyponym) spherical trigonometry
(classification) mathematics, math, maths
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trigonometry
n.
trigonometrie
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Trigonometry
(n.)
That branch of mathematics which treats of the relations of the sides and angles of triangles, which the methods of deducing from certain given parts other required parts, and also of the general relations which exist between the trigonometrical functions of arcs or angles.
That branch of mathematics which treats of the relations of the sides and angles of triangles, which the methods of deducing from certain given parts other required parts, and also of the general relations which exist between the trigonometrical functions of arcs or angles.
(n.)
A treatise in this science.
A treatise in this science.
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