Definition of TRIGONOMETRY

trigonometry

Meanings

Plural: trigonometries

Noun

  • the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
  • The branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of (in particular) right-angled triangles, as represented by the trigonometric functions, and with calculations based on said relationships.

Origin / Etymology

PIE word
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From 1610s, from New Latin trigōnometria, from Ancient Greek τρίγωνον (trígōnon, “triangle”) + μέτρον (métron, “measure”), equivalent to trigono- + -metry.

Synonyms

trig

Scrabble Score: 18

trigonometry is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
trigonometry is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 20

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