cosine

English

/ˈkəʊ.saɪn/, /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • (trigonometry) In a right triangle, the ratio of the length of the side adjacent to an acute angle to the length of the hypotenuse. Symbol: cos

Etymology

Prefix from English sine.

Origin

English

sine

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