Cot(x)

Definition

Cotangent, abbreviated as cot(x), is another trigonometric function that represents the reciprocal of tangent. It calculates the ratio between adjacent side and opposite side in a right triangle.

Related terms

Tangent (tan): The tangent function calculates the ratio between opposite side and adjacent side in a right triangle.

Angle of Inclination: The angle between a line and the positive x-axis.

Trigonometric Identities: Equations that relate different trigonometric functions to one another.