trigonometric
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- adjective
- /ˌtrɪɡəˈnɒmɪtrɪk/
- Specialized
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trigonométrico
- To solve the triangle, we used the trigonometric ratios of sine, cosine, and tangent.
OK, so that is your summary of our six trigonometric graphs, Yes.
- OK, so that is your summary of our six trigonometric graphs, Yes.
Examples
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To calculate the exact angle, we use a simple trigonometric equation with the inverse tangent.
Academic text (2011) -
Physics instructors feel that a firm knowledge of the trigonometric functions and the ability to solve simultaneous equations are crucial to a student's success.
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So now we will see our first trigonometric identity, right?
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And then I can read off trigonometric terms from that diagram.
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So definition one, trigonometric functions, here we go.
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All right, so now we need to evaluate all six trigonometric functions.
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Use trigonometric relationships to determine lengths and angle measures.
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Did you use a trigonometric substitution?
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Students will need to be taught the algebraic and trigonometric calculations needed for polar coordinates, including the inverse tangent functions on a calculator.
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In trigonometry, the sine and cosine are fundamental trigonometric functions used to calculate angles.
Synonyms
Relating to angles and functions that compare triangle sides
Compounds
- Specialized
A rule that gives numbers for angles using two side lengths in a right triangle, like sine or cosine
How Mathematical
- Specialized
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7.2
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4.1
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4.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
trigonometric = trigonometry (semi-transparent) = trigon + metric
The base 'trigonometry' is clear, but the suffix '-ic' indicates a relation that may not be immediately obvious to all learners.
Etymology
The word trigonometric comes from Greek parts tri- 'three' and gonia 'angle', so trigon- means 'triangle', and the ending -metric comes from a word meaning 'measure', like in meter. So trigonometric is about 'measuring triangles', which is why it deals with the angles and sides of triangles.