Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cosecant
noun
/ˈkoʊ.sɪ.kænt/
Definition
The cosecant of an angle in a right triangle is the reciprocal of the sine of that angle.
Examples
- In a right triangle, if the angle is 30 degrees, the cosecant of 30 is 2.
- The cosecant function is used frequently in calculus and physics.
Meaning
In trigonometry, cosecant is often abbreviated as csc. It relates to the ratios of the sides of a right triangle and is used in various mathematical applications.
Synonyms
- None
