Definition of SECANT

secant

Plural: secants

Noun

  • A straight line intersecting a curve at two or more points.
  • a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points
  • ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle
  • A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
  • In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle. Symbol: sec

Adj

  • That cuts or divides.

Examples

  • His strategic word placement created a secant across several bonus squares.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin secāns, present participle of secō (“to cut”).

Synonyms

sec

Scrabble Score: 8

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

Words With Friends Score: 10

secant: valid Words With Friends Word