trigonometry
[ trig-uh-nom-i-tree ]
/ ˌtrɪg əˈnɒm ɪ tri /
noun
the branch of mathematics that deals with the relations between the sides and angles of plane or spherical triangles, and the calculations based on them.
OTHER WORDS FROM trigonometry
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British Dictionary definitions for trigonometry
trigonometry
/ (ˌtrɪɡəˈnɒmɪtrɪ) /
noun
the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of trigonometric functions and their application to the determination of the angles and sides of triangles. Used in surveying, navigation, etc
Abbreviation: trig
Derived forms of trigonometry
trigonometric (ˌtrɪɡənəˈmɛtrɪk) or trigonometrical, adjective trigonometrically, adverbWord Origin for trigonometry
C17: from New Latin
trigōnometria from Greek
trigōnon triangle
Scientific definitions for trigonometry
trigonometry
[ trĭg′ə-nŏm′ĭ-trē ]
The study of the properties and uses of trigonometric functions.