noun

trig

trihg

Trig (noun) means Short for trigonometry. Example: “She struggled with trig in high school.”

noun

Short for trigonometry.

"She struggled with trig in high school."

adj

Neat and tidy in appearance.

"He looked trig in his freshly pressed uniform."

How to use trig

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly just informal shorthand for trigonometry; an older meaning is 'neat, tidy.'

Word forms

trigger comparative, trigged past tense, trigged past tense, trigs plural, trigs plural, trigs plural, trigs plural, trigs plural, trigs singular, trigs singular, triggest superlative

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Etymology

From Old Norse tryggr ("loyal, true"), related to the English word true.

Origin: Old Norse

Synonyms

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trigonometry

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Rhymes for trig

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trig” mean?

The word “trig” means short for trigonometry. In plain terms, most commonly just informal shorthand for trigonometry; an older meaning is 'neat, tidy.'.

How do you pronounce “trig”?

“Trig” is pronounced trihg (/tɹɪɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “trig” in a sentence?

Here is “trig” used in a sentence: “She struggled with trig in high school.”

What part of speech is “trig”?

Depending on how it is used, “trig” can be a noun and an adjective.

Where does the word “trig” come from?

The word “trig” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse tryggr ("loyal, true"), related to the English word true.

How many meanings does “trig” have?

“Trig” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short for trigonometry.

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