basictrig
nounUK /ˌbeɪsɪkˈtrɪɡ/
US /ˌbeɪsɪkˈtrɪɡ/
A basic trig is a simple way to find the sides and angles of a triangle.
In math class, we learned a basic trig rule to find the missing side of a right triangle.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short, simple lesson that introduces the first ideas of trigonometry.
The teacher gave us a basictrig lesson before the big test.
3. A basic trigonometric function or formula used in simple calculations.
He used a basictrig to work out the height of the tree.
4. A beginner-level set of trigonometry skills.
Once you know your basictrig, harder problems are easier.