11 definitions by jiexi

tangent

1. In mathematics, a function in trigonometry
2. To go off in a completely different subject

1. "The tangent5 of 45 is 1. The tangent of 60 is er..... er.... er...."
2. He went off in a tangent

by jiexi December 9, 2003

Trigonometry

Something you do in maths

"Now, let's do some trigonometry. sine 30 is 0.5.............."

by jiexi December 9, 2003

trigonometry

something you do in mathematics, involving sine, cosine and tangent

I just love trigonometry in mathematics

by jiexi December 8, 2003

sine

1. A mathematical function.
sin 30 = 0.5
sin 45 = Sqrt 0.5
sin 60 = Sqrt 0.75

1. Find the sine of pi in radians

by jiexi December 8, 2003