In Geometry, you learn about triangles. In Trigonometry you learn even more about triangles.
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It is a branch of maths. The word 'trigonometry' means, 'measuring triangles'. Trigon (polygon) = triangle metry = to measure. Both parts of the roots are from Classical Greece.
Trigonometry is useful in buliding, amongst other professions and industries. Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with triangles, specifically right-angled triangles. It can be used to measure the angles of a triangle as well as all three sides, as long as two measurements are given.
Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics. It is a form of knowledge and has no physical existence and so it has no appearance.
The word trigonometry comes from two Greek words, trigonon, meaning triangle, and metria, meaning measurement. This is the branch of mathematics that deals with the ratios between the sides of right triangles with reference to either of its acute angles and enables you to use this information to find unknown sides or angles of any triangle. Trigonometry is not just an intellectual exercise, but has uses in the fields of engineering, surveying, navigation, archicecture, and even rocket science.
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