Cutting; divivding into two parts; as, a secant line.
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ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle
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Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Trigonometry, Set theory.A tangent line curve, or surface; specifically, that portion of the straight line tangent to a curve that is between the point of tang…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Trigonometry, Set theory.(mathematics) a transformation that is a combination of single transformations such as translation or rotation or reflection on an axis
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance.
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.(mathematics) an isotropic scaling transformation of an affine space with a single fixed point.; "Successive applications of homotheti…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.(mathematics) an isotropic scaling transformation of an affine space with a single fixed point.; "Successive applications of homotheti…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.A representation of the surface of the earth, or of some portion of it, showing the relative position of the parts represented; -- usu…
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Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.One who, or that which, operates or produces an effect.
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.The act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected.
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.The act of turning, as a wheel or a solid body on its axis, as distinguished from the progressive motion of a revolving round another…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.A number of things or events standing or succeeding in order, and connected by a like relation; sequence; order; course; a succession…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.The act of transforming, or the state of being transformed; change of form or condition.
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.The act of translating, removing, or transferring; removal; also, the state of being translated or removed; as, the translation of Eno…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.a function obtained by expressing the dependent variable of one function as the independent variable of another; f and g are inverse f…
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Having acute angles; as, an acute-angled triangle, a triangle with every one of its angles less than a right angle.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ratio, hypotenuse, adjacent, side, right-angled.An obtuse-angled figure, esp. and obtuse-angled triangle.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ratio, hypotenuse, adjacent, side, right-angled.of Angle
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ratio, hypotenuse, adjacent, side, right-angled.Going before in time; prior; anterior; preceding; as, an event antecedent to the Deluge; an antecedent cause.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ratio, hypotenuse, adjacent, side, right-angled.A work projecting outward from the main inclosure of a fortification, consisting of two faces and two flanks, and so constructed that…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ratio, hypotenuse, adjacent, side, right-angled.One line or radius falling perpendicularly on another; as, the catheti of a right-angled triangle, that is, the two sides that include…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ratio, hypotenuse, adjacent, side, right-angled.A solid of the form described by the revolution of a right-angled triangle about one of the sides adjacent to the right angle; -- call…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ratio, hypotenuse, adjacent, side, right-angled.Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ratio, hypotenuse, adjacent, side, right-angled.The secant of the complement of an arc or angle. See Illust. of Functions.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ratio, hypotenuse, adjacent, side, right-angled.The sine of the complement of an arc or angle. See Illust. of Functions.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ratio, hypotenuse, adjacent, side, right-angled.The tangent of the complement of an arc or angle. See Illust. of Functions.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ratio, hypotenuse, adjacent, side, right-angled.To lap or lay in plaits or folds; to lay one part over another part of; to double; as, to fold cloth; to fold a letter.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ratio, hypotenuse, adjacent, side, right-angled.
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