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trigonometric functions

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trigonometric functions [¦trig·ə·nə¦me·trik ′fəŋk·shənz]
(mathematics)
The real-valued functions such as sin(x), tan(x), and cos(x) obtained from studying certain ratios of the sides of a right triangle. Also known as circular functions.
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