Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arcsec
Mathematical Function
/ˈɑːrk.sɛk/
Definition
The function that is the inverse of the secant function in trigonometry.
Examples
- Arcsec(2) gives the angle whose secant is 2.
- To solve for an angle in trigonometric equations, you might use arcsec.
- In a right triangle, if the hypotenuse is 5 and the adjacent side is 3, the arcsec can be calculated.
Meaning
Arcsec (or arcsecant) refers to the arc whose secant is a given number. It is used to determine the angle whose secant is a specified value.
Synonyms
- Inverse Secant
- Arcsecant
