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secant in Greek

secant in Greek is τέμνουσα — secant means a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.

secant in Greek

τέμνουσα
noun
Pronounced: temnousa
(trigonometry) In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle. Symbol: sec

What does "secant" mean?

  1. noun A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
  2. noun In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle. Symbol: sec
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What is "secant" in Greek?

"secant" in Greek is τέμνουσα. secant means: A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.

How do you pronounce τέμνουσα?

"secant" in Greek is τέμνουσα, pronounced "temnousa".

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