Geometry and trigonometry
Trigonometry
The study of relationships among angles, side lengths and periodic functions.
Common notationsin, cos, tan
In one sentence
What does Trigonometry mean?
The study of relationships among angles, side lengths and periodic functions.
How it is written
sin, cos, tan
A compact example
In a right triangle, sin(θ)=opposite/hypotenuse.
Other names and search terms
trig.
Where this fits
When should you learn Trigonometry?
The first encounter is not the final level. Many ideas begin visually, become computational in high school and become formal in college.
- 1Pre-high schoolUsually introduced
- 2High schoolGreater depth
- 3CollegeGreater depth
- 4AdvancedGreater depth
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Arithmetic
- Measurement
- Vectors
- Waves
- Coordinate geometry
Angles, coordinates and trigonometric waves feed directly into vectors and wave mathematics.
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Questions about Trigonometry
What does Trigonometry mean in mathematics?
The study of relationships among angles, side lengths and periodic functions.
How is Trigonometry written?
A common notation is sin, cos, tan.
What is an example of Trigonometry?
In a right triangle, sin(θ)=opposite/hypotenuse.