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trig

trig

14 8.2
The part of math about angles and the sides of triangles
  • noun
  • /trɪg/
  • Informal
translation icon : trigonometría
  • This is just some high school trig identities.
  • trig class
  • trig test
  • advanced trig

We have X which is algebraic sin X, which is trig.

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Examples

  • That guy's in my trig class.

    American Pie (1999)

  • If you help me with the trig part, Quentin, we should be able to make a good guess where that rocket landed.

    October Sky (1999)

  • OK, So what is the trig form of a complex number?

  • We're doing notes on trig functions and their graphs.

  • I know all of my trig functions in here are tangent functions.

  • Definitions and use of basic trig functions: sine, cosine, tangent

    Academic text (1998)

  • In my high school, we learn about triangles in trig class every day.

  • She studied hard for the trig exam because she wanted to improve her grade.

  • Understanding trig functions is essential for solving complex math problems.

Synonyms

trigonometry
vstrig
  • Specialized
9 6.6

The study of how the sides and angles of triangles relate

is the informal abbreviation used instead of the full subject name

Surface Forms

trig singular
trigs plural

Etymology

Trig is a short form of trigonometry, the math about tri- meaning 'three' and about angles, like in triangle. So when people say trig they mean the math of triangles and angles.