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Cosine

Noun

Sense 1:

A trigonometric function that represents the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle.

Example sentence: In a right triangle with an angle of 30 degrees, the cosine of that angle is equal to the square root of 3 divided by 2.

Sense 2:

The reciprocal of the secant function.

Example sentence: The value of the cosine of an angle can be found by dividing 1 by the value of the secant of the same angle.

Verb

Sense 1:

To calculate or determine the cosine of an angle.

Example sentence: Don't forget to cosine these angles to find the solution to the problem.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Popular or well-liked.

Example sentence: The latest music album is a cosine choice among teenagers.

Sense 2:

Relating to a specific locality or community

Example sentence: The cosine cultural festival is a yearly event celebrated in our town.

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