Meaning & use
Trigonometric
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Relating to trigonometry, the branch of mathematics concerned with the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles.
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Students used trigonometric functions like sine and cosine to calculate the height of the tower.
The bridge's design relied on precise trigonometric calculations.
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Derived from the Greek roots 'trigonon' (triangle) and 'metron' (measure).
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