trigonometry
noun/ˌtrɪɡəˈnɑmətri/
Frequency rank: #16,369 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The branch of mathematics dealing with the relationships between the sides and angles of triangles.
Example sentence
Students who study trigonometry learn how to calculate the angles and sides of triangles.
Synonyms & related words
- trig
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