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plane trigonometry

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noun

Mathematics.
  1. the branch of trigonometry dealing with plane triangles.


Etymology

Origin of plane trigonometry

First recorded in 1800–10

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Variety of college courses in mathematics Freshmen courses in mathematics differ widely, but the most common subjects are advanced algebra, plane trigonometry, and solid geometry.

From College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College by Klapper, Paul

A kind of plane trigonometry had been known to the ancient Egyptians.

From The Teaching of Geometry by Smith, David Eugene

Pigsties,' 'e says,' is plane trigonometry alongside our present disgustin' state.

From Traffics and Discoveries by Kipling, Rudyard

Square, definition of; belongs to plane trigonometry, 11-l.

From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert

The harbour plans and coast sheets are constructed on the simple principles of plane trigonometry by the surveying officers.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various