trig

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
  2. adjective neat and smart in appearance

Etymology

From Middle English trig, tryg, from Old Norse tryggr (“loyal, faithful, true”), from Proto-Germanic *triwwiz (“loyal, faithful, true”). Cognate with Old English trīewe (“faithful, loyal, true”). More at true.

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Synonyms

trigonometry

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