arccos

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

To find the missing angle in the right triangle, we applied the arccos function to the ratio of the adjacent side and the hypotenuse.
Most scientific calculators have a dedicated button for arccos, often labeled as cos⁻¹.

Synonyms: inverse cosine, arc-cosine, cos inverse

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arccos

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrkkɒs/

Definition

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

Examples

To find the missing angle in the right triangle, we applied the arccos function to the ratio of the adjacent side and the hypotenuse.
Most scientific calculators have a dedicated button for arccos, often labeled as cos⁻¹.

Synonyms of arccos

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