noun
trigonometry
trih-guh-NO-muht-ree
Trigonometry (noun) means the branch of mathematics dealing with the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles. Example: “Trigonometry is used heavily in engineering and navigation.”
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The branch of mathematics dealing with the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles.
"Historically, trigonometry has been applied in areas such as geodesy, surveying, celestial mechanics and navigation."
"In fact, the earliest practical uses of trigonometry were in the fields of astronomy and hence navigation."
— Paul Abbott, Hugh Neill (2013)
"Trigonometry is used heavily in engineering and navigation."
"The properties of these new trigonometries and identities flowing from the definitions are then developed. The trigonometries derived from these generalizations will be jointly termed "The Fractional Trigonometry.""
— Carl F. Lorenzo, Tom T. Hartley (2016)
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe math of triangles — angles, sides, and how they relate.
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Etymology
From Greek trigonon ("triangle") and metron ("measure"), coined in the 1610s as New Latin trigonometria.
Class of 1610
trigonometry joined the language around 1610.
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What does “trigonometry” mean?
The word “trigonometry” means the branch of mathematics dealing with the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles. In plain terms, the math of triangles — angles, sides, and how they relate.
How do you pronounce “trigonometry”?
“Trigonometry” is pronounced trih-guh-NO-muht-ree (/ˌtɹɪɡəˈnɒmətɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “trigonometry” in a sentence?
Here is “trigonometry” used in a sentence: “Trigonometry is used heavily in engineering and navigation.”
What part of speech is “trigonometry”?
“Trigonometry” is a noun.
Where does the word “trigonometry” come from?
The word “trigonometry” dates back to around 1610 and comes from New Latin. From Greek trigonon ("triangle") and metron ("measure"), coined in the 1610s as New Latin trigonometria.
