arc cotangent

noun

Meaning

The inverse function of the cotangent, used to determine the angle that corresponds to a given cotangent value.

Examples

  • Calculators often require you to use the inverse tangent of the reciprocal to find the arc cotangent of a value.
  • The arc cotangent function is essential for solving complex trigonometric equations in engineering.

Synonyms: arccot, inverse cotangent