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trigonometry

/ˌtraɪɡəˈnɒmɪtri/ noun · British & US
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What does trigonometry mean?

noun

The branch of mathematics dealing with the relationships between the sides and angles of triangles, particularly those involving right angles.

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"The trigonometry involved in the construction of the ancient Egyptian pyramids is still studied by mathematicians today."

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