Words of the Day 28/6/10

Trigonometry

trig·o·nom·e·try                      

Origin and History

"branch of mathematics that deals with relations between sides and angles of triangles," 1614, from Mod.L. trigonometria (Barthelemi Pitiscus, 1595), from Gk. trigonon "triangle" (from tri- "three" + gonia "angle;" see knee) + metron "a measure" (see meter (2)).

Answers to Which Words 022

Orchiln(c)a violet colouring matter
Patulous (a)open or expanded
Qualm  (b)an uneasy feeling

Which Words 023

Retiary (a)shy (b)bent backwards (c)netlike
Sebaceous (a)fatty or greasy (b)slightly oval (c)coming from the sea, as a wind
Tamarau (a)an American larch (b)a mixture of spices (c)a small, sturdy wild buffalo

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Google search has mathematical calculation built-in. If you ask it about tan 45, it will show you the result 1.61977519 (not to be confused with asking it about tan 45 degrees).

why did this thread get bumped 😭