Secant

Definition

In trigonometry, secant refers to one over cosine. It can also refer to a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.

Related terms

Cosine: Cosine is one of the basic trigonometric functions which represents ratios between sides in right triangles.

Unit Circle: A circle with radius 1 unit centered at origin used for studying angles and trigonometric functions.

Periodic Function: A function that repeats its values after certain intervals called periods.