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Trigonometry

Scope note

Branch of mathematics dealing with the relations holding among the sides and angles of triangles and among closely related magnitudes, especially with methods of deducing from given parts other required parts. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054531

Broader Terms used

mathematics

Created

13yrs ago

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