Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cotan
noun
/ˈkōˌtan/
Definition
Cotangent, abbreviated as cotan, is a trigonometric function that is the reciprocal of the tangent function.
Examples
- In a right triangle, cotan can be used to find the angle when the lengths of the sides are known.
- The cotan of 45 degrees is 1, as both the opposite and adjacent sides are equal.
Meaning
It describes the ratio of the adjacent side to the opposite side of a right-angled triangle.
Synonyms
- cotangent
- reciprocal tangent
