plane trigonometry
Americannoun
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
I then went on with Algebra and Euclid, and took up plane trigonometry; but I devoted most of my time to electricity and magnetism.
From Men of Invention and Industry by Smiles, Samuel
A kind of plane trigonometry had been known to the ancient Egyptians.
From The Teaching of Geometry by Smith, David Eugene
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
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