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trigonometry

Pronunciation: /ˌtrɪgəˈnɒmɪtri/

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Definition of trigonometry

noun

[mass noun]
  • the branch of mathematics dealing with the relations of the sides and angles of triangles and with the relevant functions of any angles.

Derivatives

trigonometric

Pronunciation: /-nəˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

trigonometrical

Pronunciation: /-nəˈmɛtrɪk(ə)l/

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from modern Latin trigonometria (see trigon, -metry)

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