sech

Symbol, Mathematics.

1. hyperbolic secant.

sech

/ ʃɛk; ˈsɛkˈeɪtʃ; sɛtʃ /

noun

1. hyperbolic secant; a hyperbolic function that is the reciprocal of cosh

sech

1. Abbreviation of hyperbolic secant

Word History and Origins

Origin of sech¹

sec(ant) + h(yperbolic)

Example Sentences

I never see sech hosses; 'n' they're jest like kittens; they've ben drefful pets, I allow.

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When I told dad, sez I, 'Dad, did ever yer hear sech a thing uz gittin' up afore light to feed stock?'

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Well, then, what kind o' brothers would it be that 'd stand in his way at sech a time?

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And what kind o' uncles would it be that 'd rob—yes, rob—sech poor sweet lambs as these 'at he loved so at sech a time?

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I've often thought hit didn't look jest fair fer God 'lmighty t' make sech a woman 'thout ary man t' match her.

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