Meaning of the word cotangent in English
What does cotangent mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cotangent
US /koʊˈtæn.dʒənt/
UK /kəʊˈtæn.dʒənt/
Noun
in a right-angled triangle, the ratio of the side adjacent to a given angle to the side opposite to it; the reciprocal of the tangent
Example:
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The cotangent of a 45-degree angle is equal to one.
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You can calculate the cotangent by dividing the adjacent side by the opposite side.