arc sine

arc sine
the angle, measured in radians, that has a sine equal to a given number. Abbr.: arc sin; Symbol: sin-1
Also called inverse sine.
[1905-10]

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  • sine — trigonometric function, 1590s (in Thomas Fale s Horologiographia, the Art of Dialling ), from L. sinus fold in a garment, bend, curve. Used mid 12c. by Gherardo of Cremona in M.L. translation of Arabic geometrical text to render Arabic jiba chord …   Etymology dictionary

  • arc — I. noun Etymology: Middle English ark, from Anglo French arc bow, from Latin arcus bow, arch, arc more at arrow Date: 14th century 1. the apparent path described above and below the horizon by a celestial body (as the sun) 2. a. something arched… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • arc sin — See arc sine. * * * …   Universalium

  • arc sin — See arc sine …   Useful english dictionary

  • Arc welding — uses a welding power supply to create an electric arc between an electrode and the base material to melt the metals at the welding point. They can use either direct (DC) or alternating (AC) current, and consumable or non consumable electrodes.… …   Wikipedia

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