Sinus

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪnəs/

Sinus (noun)

  1. A hollow space in the body, especially in the face, that helps with breathing and sound.
  2. A function in mathematics that describes the relationship between angles and sides in a triangle.

Examples

  • A sinus can become inflamed due to an infection.
  • The sine function is related to the sinus function in trigonometry.

Common collocations: sinus infection, sinus pressure, sinus wave, sinusoidal function

Synonyms of Sinus

Formal

Neutral