Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sinh
Mathematical Function
/sɪnh/
Definition
The hyperbolic sine function, often denoted as sinh, is an important mathematical function that is the hyperbolic equivalent of the sine function.
Examples
- The value of sinh(0) is 0.
- For small angles, sinh(x) approximates x.
- The graph of y = sinh(x) resembles that of y = sin(x), but with exponential growth.
Meaning
In simpler terms, sinh is a way to describe certain shapes and curves in mathematics, especially those related to hyperbolas, which are similar to the circular shapes described by the sine function.
Synonyms
- Hyperbolic sine
- Exponential function
