secant.
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Meaning & usage
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle. Symbol: sec
Where this word comes from
From Latin secāns, present participle of secō (“to cut”).
That cuts or divides.
Where this word comes from
From Latin secāns, present participle of secō (“to cut”).
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