Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sine
noun
/saɪn/
Definition
A mathematical function that describes the relationship between an angle and the ratios of two sides of a right triangle.
Examples
- The sine of 30 degrees is 0.5.
- In physics, the sine function is often used to model wave patterns.
- He used the sine rule to find the lengths of the sides in his geometry homework.
Meaning
In trigonometry, sine helps to determine the height of a triangle given an angle and the length of the hypotenuse.
Synonyms
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