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Trig.the angle, measured in radians, that has a sine equal to a given number. Abbr.: arc sin; Symbol: sin-1Also called inverse sine.[1905-10]
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arc sine — noun the inverse function of the sine; the angle that has a sine equal to a given number • Syn: ↑arcsine, ↑arcsin, ↑inverse sine • Hypernyms: ↑trigonometric function, ↑circular function * * * noun … Useful english dictionary
arc sine — /ˈak saɪn/ (say ahk suyn) noun the inverse mathematical function to the sine, if y is the sine of θ, then θ is the arc sine of y; inverse sine. Also, arcsin …
Sine — Sine, n. [LL. sinus a sine, L. sinus bosom, used in translating the Ar. jaib, properly, bosom, but probably read by mistake (the consonants being the same) for an original j[=i]ba sine, from Skr. j[=i]va bowstring, chord of an arc, sine.] (Trig.) … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sine of an angle — Sine Sine, n. [LL. sinus a sine, L. sinus bosom, used in translating the Ar. jaib, properly, bosom, but probably read by mistake (the consonants being the same) for an original j[=i]ba sine, from Skr. j[=i]va bowstring, chord of an arc, sine.]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
arc — or electric arc [ärk] n. [ME ark < OFr arc < L arcus, a bow, arch < IE base * arqu , bowed, curved > ARROW] 1. Historical the part of a circle that is the apparent path of a heavenly body above and below the horizon 2. a bowlike… … English World dictionary
sine — trigonometric function, 1590s (in Thomas Fale s Horologiographia, the Art of Dialling ), from L. sinus fold in a garment, bend, curve. Used mid 12c. by Gherardo of Cremona in M.L. translation of Arabic geometrical text to render Arabic jiba chord … Etymology dictionary
arc — I. noun Etymology: Middle English ark, from Anglo French arc bow, from Latin arcus bow, arch, arc more at arrow Date: 14th century 1. the apparent path described above and below the horizon by a celestial body (as the sun) 2. a. something arched… … New Collegiate Dictionary
arc sin — See arc sine. * * * … Universalium
arc sin — See arc sine … Useful english dictionary
Arc welding — uses a welding power supply to create an electric arc between an electrode and the base material to melt the metals at the welding point. They can use either direct (DC) or alternating (AC) current, and consumable or non consumable electrodes.… … Wikipedia
