Synonyms of secant

Noun


1. secant, straight line

usage: a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points

2. secant, sec, trigonometric function, circular function

usage: ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle

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Definition and meaning of secant (Dictionary)