Chord vs. Secant

By Jaxson

  • Chord (noun)

    A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.

  • Chord (noun)

    A straight line between two points of a curve.

  • Chord (noun)

    A horizontal member of a truss.

  • Chord (noun)

    The distance between the leading and trailing edge of a wing, measured in the direction of the normal airflow.

  • Chord (noun)

    A keyboard shortcut that involves two or more distinct keypresses, such as Ctrl+M followed by P.

  • Chord (noun)

    The string of a musical instrument.

  • Chord (noun)

    A cord.

  • Chord (noun)

    An vertices of the cycle.

  • Chord (verb)

    To write chords for.

  • Chord (verb)

    To accord; to harmonize together.

    “This note chords with that one.”

  • Chord (verb)

    To provide with musical chords or strings; to string; to tune.

  • Secant (noun)

    A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.

  • Secant (noun)

    In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle. Symbol: sec

  • Secant (adjective)

    That cuts or divides.

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