Cotangent
Definition
Cotangent is defined as one over tangent. It represents ratios between adjacent and opposite sides in right triangles.
Related terms
Tangent: Tangent is a trigonometric function that represents ratios between opposite and adjacent sides in right triangles.
Right Triangle: A triangle with one angle measuring 90 degrees.
Inverse Function: A function that undoes or reverses the effect of another function.
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