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arctan

/ˈɑːk.tæn/

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noun

/ˈɑːk.tæn/C1formalscientific
  • ruМатематический термин, обозначающий обратную функцию тангенса, используемый для нахождения угла, тангенс которого равен заданному числу.

A mathematical term referring to the inverse function of the tangent, used to find the angle whose tangent is a given number.

  1. Inverse tangent functionC1formalscientific

    The inverse function of the tangent; the angle that has a tangent equal to a given number.

    ruАрктангенс

    • The arctan of 1 is 45 degrees.
    • To find the angle, use the arctan function on your calculator.
    • The formula involves the arctan of the ratio of two sides.

    Synonymsarc tangentarctangent