1. a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points
Usage: geometry
2. the trigonometric function that is the reciprocal of the cosine
Usage: mathematics

1. cutting or intersecting
Usage: technical

Examples

• The secant line passes through two points on the circle.
• In calculus, we study the relationship between secant and tangent lines.
• The secant of 60 degrees equals 2.
• Use the secant function to solve this trigonometry problem.
• The secant plane cuts through the geometric solid.
• Students often confuse secant with cosecant in trigonometry.