Trig (noun)

A branch of mathematics that deals with the measurement of triangles, and the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles, it involves the study of trigonometric functions such as sine, cosine, and tangent.

Origin:

The word "trig" is an abbreviation of the word "trigonometry", a branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles.

Examples:

1. Trig is a required course for students pursuing a degree in engineering or physics.
2. Trig is used to calculate the height of a building or a tree using trigonometric principles.
3. Trig is used to calculate distances and angles in navigation and surveying.
4. Trig is used in many areas of physics, such as analyzing waves and oscillations.
5. Trig is a branch of mathematics that is used to calculate the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles.