Cotangent

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊˈtændʒənt/

Cotangent (noun)

  1. In right-triangle trigonometry, the ratio of the adjacent side length to the opposite side length.
  2. A trigonometric function that gives a value related to an angle, defined as the cosine divided by the sine.

Examples

  • The cotangent is a trig ratio in right triangles.
  • Cotangent helps compare the sides of a right triangle.