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Secant
01
a line that crosses a curve at least at two distinct points
Example
By drawing a secant, the mathematician was able to study the curve ’s behavior at multiple points.
The secant of the curve intersects it at two different points, forming a distinct angle.
In calculus, the secant is often used to define the derivative at a point on a curve.
02
ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle
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