versed sine
versed sine noun: the trigonometric function 1 − cos(x).
Noun
versed sine (plural versed sines)
- The trigonometric function 1 − cos(x).
- For the divisions, to be laid on this line, are the differences between the logarithm versed sine of 180°, and the logarithm versed sines of the successive arcs.1753, John Robertson, “The Construction of the Logarithmic Lines on the Gunter′s Scale”, in Philosophical Transactions: 1750-1755, Great Britain: Royal Society, page 340
- But if the given arch exceed 90°, find the natural co-sine of its supplement, which add to 1000000, and the sum will be the natural versed sine required.1805, John William Norie, A New and Complete Epitome of Practical Navigation, page xxii
versed sine meaning in Sanskrit
versed sine in Sanskrit
- versed sine
- विशिख viśikha
Synonyms of versed sine
Forms of versed sine
| plural | versed sines |
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Origin of versed sine
From New Latin sinus versus (“flipped sine”); the sine function being sometimes called sinus rectus.
Words formed from versed sine
Questions about versed sine
- What does versed sine mean?
- Versed sine means the trigonometric function 1 − cos(x).
- What is versed sine in Sanskrit?
- Versed sine in Sanskrit is विशिख (viśikha). See Versed sine meaning in Sanskrit.
- What part of speech is versed sine?
- Versed sine is a noun.
- What is the plural of versed sine?
- The plural of versed sine is versed sines.
Words near versed sine in the dictionary
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Adapted from Wiktionary: versed sine (page history and authors); विशिख (Sanskrit) (page history and authors). Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the entry and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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