trigonometry

/ˌtrɪɡəˈnɑmətri/
noun
  1. The branch of mathematics that studies the relationships between the sides and angles of triangles.
    • Understanding trigonometry helps with navigation and astronomy.
    • Trigonometry is used in architecture to design stable structures.
    • I took a trigonometry class in high school.
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