tangent (trigonometric function)
Mathematical term; used in trigonometry to refer to the tangent function.
Please calculate the value of the tangent.
In trigonometry, the tangent is equal to sine divided by cosine.
余弦 is the cosine function, while 正接 is the tangent function.
dielectric tangent; loss tangent
Standard kanji form for the mathematical term 'tangent'.
Alternate kanji form; rarely used in modern mathematical contexts.
Sino-Japanese word; 正 (correct) + 接 (touch, contact), a calque of the mathematical term 'tangent'.