trigonometric function
Plural
trigonometric functions
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a mathematical function that relates the angles of a triangle to the lengths of its sides, commonly including sine, cosine, and tangent
- The sine and cosine trigonometric functions are fundamental in calculating wave patterns.
- To solve the triangle, we used the tangent trigonometric function to find the missing angle.
- The graphs of trigonometric functions, such as sine and cosine, exhibit periodic behavior.
- In calculus, the derivatives of trigonometric functions are crucial for solving many problems.
- By using the inverse trigonometric function, we can determine the angle from a given ratio of sides.
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