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(co-tan-gent) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a trigonometric function equal to the ratio of the adjacent side to the opposite side in a right triangle.

Example Sentence

Unfortunately, most students have a hard time differentiating cotangent with tangent.

More Example Sentences

Students learn about cotangent in math class.

Synonyms

trigonometric function; ratio; angle function

Antonyms

tangent

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cotangent
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