unit circle

noun — 2 senses

unit circle

noun
1

Usually A circle of radius 1.

2

Mathematics, Sciences, Trigonometry The circle of radius 1 with centre at the origin, used in defining trigonometric functions.

Occasionally; the unit circle; occasionally; the unit circle

Related terms
unit hyperbola, unit sphere

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