arc secant

arc se·cant

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrk see-kant, -kuh nt]
- /ɑrk ˈsi kænt, -kənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrk see-kant, -kuh nt]
- /ɑrk ˈsi kænt, -kənt/

Definition of arc secant words

noun arc secant the angle, measured in radians, that has a secant equal to a given number. Symbol: sec −1. Abbreviation: arc sec; 1

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Origin of arc secant

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10

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Parts of speech for Arc secant

noun

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arc secant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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