cosec

[kəʊsɛk]

cosec Definition

the reciprocal of the sine of an angle in a right-angled triangle.

Using cosec: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cosec" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    In a right-angled triangle, the cosec of an angle is equal to the length of the hypotenuse divided by the length of the opposite side.

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Summary: cosec in Brief

The term 'cosec' [kəʊsɛk] refers to the reciprocal of the sine of an angle in a right-angled triangle. It is used in trigonometry to calculate the ratio of the length of the hypotenuse to the length of the opposite side.