Inverse-sine
noun, Trigonometry.
1.
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noun, Trigonometry.
1.
the angle, measured in radians, that has a sine equal to a given number. Symbol: sin −1.
Abbreviation: arc sin;
arc sine
The inverse of the sine function.
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