Definition of COSECANT

cosecant

Plural: cosecants

Noun

  • A trigonometric function, the reciprocal of the sine.
  • ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite side of a right-angled triangle
  • In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the sine of an angle. Symbols: cosec, csc

Examples

  • Placing COSECANT on the board was a mathematically precise move for high points.

Origin / Etymology

From co- + secant.

Synonyms

cosec

Scrabble Score: 12

cosecant: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
cosecant: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cosecant: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

cosecant: valid Words With Friends Word