Lingaku- secant (of angle), written sec θ
Generated: This term refers to the mathematical function that is defined as the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle. In trigonometry, it is commonly used in relation to right-angled triangles and the unit circle, particularly in the context of defining relationships between angles and ratios of sides.
In a right-angled triangle, the secant is the ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side.