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Secant Definition & Meaning

secant
noun
  1. a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points
  2. ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right- angled triangle

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Frequently asked questions

What does secant mean?
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
What part of speech is secant?
Secant is a noun.
How many definitions does secant have?
Secant has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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