Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cosec
noun
/ˈkoʊsɛk/
Definition
The cosecant (cosec) of an angle in a right triangle is the reciprocal of the sine of that angle.
Examples
- The cosec of a 30-degree angle is 2.
- In the equation, cosec(x) is equal to 1 divided by sin(x).
Meaning
Cosec relates to trigonometry; it helps find ratios in right triangles and is used in various calculations in mathematics and engineering.
Synonyms
- Reciprocal of sine
