noun
secant
Secant (noun) means a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
noun
1
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
2
In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle. Symbol: sec
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Etymology
From Latin secāns, present participle of secō (“to cut”).
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What is the meaning of secant?
"secant" (noun) means a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
What are the different meanings of secant?
"secant" has 2 main meanings: 1. A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points; 2. In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle. Symbol: sec.