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Ratio Of A Right Angle Bearing Jargon Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SECANT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SECANT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SECANT" which means:
- noun
- • A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points
- • Ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle adjective
- • That cuts or divides.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The secant of the angle is equal to one divided by the cosine of the angle."
- • "To find the value of the secant, you need to know the cosine of the angle."
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| The Guardian Cryptic20 Oct 2020 | Down 3 | |
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