duosecant

/ˈduːsoʊˈsænt/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used to describe the angle between a chord and a tangent to a circle or an ellipse.

“The duosecant of the given ellipse was crucial for understanding its properties.”

2. verb

To calculate or determine the duosecant of a geometric figure.

“The mathematician chose to duosecant the ellipse to find its optimal dimensions.”

Synonyms

  • abscissa
  • secant

Antonyms

  • cotangent
  • ordinate