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noun

Secant n.

(Geom.) A line that cuts another; especially, a straight line cutting a curve in two or more points.

(Trig.) A right line drawn from the center of a circle through one end of a circular arc, and terminated by a tangent drawn from the other end; the number expressing the ratio of this line to the radius of the circle. See Trigonometrical function, under Function.

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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Words linked to "Secant" : straight line, arc secant, trigonometric function, sec, circular function, inverse secant