cosecant
nounUS /ˈkoʊˌsiːkənt/
Etymology From co- + secant.
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Mathematics, Sciences, Trigonometry In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the sine of an angle. Symbols: cosec, csc
- Derived terms
- arccosecant, hyperbolic cosecant
noun
US /ˈkoʊˌsiːkənt/
Etymology From co- + secant.
Mathematics, Sciences, Trigonometry In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the sine of an angle. Symbols: cosec, csc
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