cofunction

noun — 2 senses

cofunction

noun

Etymology From co- + function.

1

Mathematics, Sciences The trigonometric function of the complement of the supplied angle.

  • Cosine and sine are each other's cofunctions.
2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Programming, Sciences A costatement that takes the form of a function and can accept parameters and return a value.

Derived terms
trigonometric cofunction
Related terms
cofunctional

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