trigonometric
Americanadjective
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Mathematics. relating to or making use of trigonometry.
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Surveying. relating to or making use of triangulation, calculated by trigonometry.
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Trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions are examples of transcendental functions.
From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016
They are an important part of the integration technique called trigonometric substitution, which is featured in Trigonometric Substitution.
From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016
Trigonometric functions allow us to specify the shapes and proportions of objects independent of exact dimensions.
From Textbooks • Feb. 13, 2015
Trigonometric functions of angles outside the first quadrant can be determined using reference angles.
From Textbooks • Feb. 13, 2015
Trigonometric functions can also be found from an angle.
From Textbooks • Feb. 13, 2015
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