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trigonometry

study of triangles / mathematical analysis of angles
Noun

This term describes a specialized mathematical discipline focused on the precise relationship between angles and side lengths. It carries a connotation of technical rigor and is primarily associated with academic settings, engineering, and physics. As an uncountable noun, it refers to a field of study or a body of knowledge. It does not have a plural form in standard usage, as it represents a singular academic branch rather than a countable object.

Meanings

Noun

The branch of mathematics that studies the relations between the sides and angles of triangles, especially plane triangles.

"He is studying trigonometry to better understand how to calculate the height of the building."

Noun

The application of trigonometric functions to solve problems involving periodic phenomena such as sound waves or light waves.

"The physicist used trigonometry to analyze the frequency of the signal."

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