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trigonometric function
/tɹˌɪɡənoʊmˈɛtɹɪk fˈʌŋkʃən/
Trigonometric function
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a mathematical function that relates the angles of a triangle to the lengths of its sides, commonly including sine, cosine, and tangent
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
trigonometric functions
Examples
The sine and cosine trigonometric functions are fundamental in calculating wave patterns.
