Trigonometry
[trig-uh-nom-i-tree] /ˌtrɪg əˈnɒm ɪ tri/
noun
1.
the branch of mathematics that deals with the relations between the sides and angles of plane or spherical triangles, and the calculations based on them.
trigonometry
/ˌtrɪɡəˈnɒmɪtrɪ/
noun
1.
the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of trigonometric functions and their application to the determination of the angles and sides of triangles. Used in surveying, navigation, etc trig
trigonometry
(trĭg’ə-nŏm’ĭ-trē)
The study of the properties and uses of trigonometric functions.
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