goniometric

Meanings

• noun

  A branch of mathematics dealing with angles and their measurement.

  - "Goniometry is used in medical imaging to measure angles between bones."
  - "The angle between two lines is measured using goniometric methods."

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Variants

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goniometer , goniometers , goniometric , goniometries , goniometry

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Etymology

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From the Greek words gonia (angle) and metron (measure).

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of goniometry dates back to ancient Egypt around 1550 BC.

2. The inventor of the protractor, a goniometric instrument, is believed to be Thomas Harriot in the late 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trigonometry: A branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of triangles.

2. Angular measurement: The measurement of angles in degrees or radians.

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Culture

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Goniometry has been used extensively in various fields such as astronomy, engineering, and medicine.

How to Memorize "goniometric"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a protractor, which is a common tool used for measuring angles. Visualize the degrees marked on the protractor and how they correspond to different angles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gon' in goniometry with the word 'gonad' in biology. Remember that both words come from the Greek word gonia meaning 'angle'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Goes Over Never Under' to remember the order of angles in a right triangle: the angle opposite the greatest side goes over, the angle opposite the smallest side goes under.

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