Sine vs Tine - What's the difference?
sine | tine |
(trigonometry, mathematics) In a right triangle, the ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the hypotenuse.
where x is in radians. A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb
A small branch, especially on an antler or horn
(obsolete) Trouble; distress; teen.
* Spenser
To kindle; to set on fire.
* Dryden
* Spenser
(obsolete) To rage; to smart.
* Spenser
As nouns the difference between sine and tine
is that sine is while tine is large wine barrel.sine
English
(wikipedia sine)Noun
(en noun)Usage notes
In various branches of mathematics, the sine of an angle is determined in various ways, including the following: * The y''-coordinate]] of the point on the unit circle at the given anticlockwise angle from the [[x-axis, ''x -axis. * The sum of the real or complex power serieswhere x is in radians.
Synonyms
* Symbol: sinDerived terms
* arcsine * cosine * sine wave * sinusoid * sinusoidalSee also
* cosecant * cotangent * secant * tangent * trigonometryAnagrams
* ----tine
English
Etymology 1
From (etyl) tind''. Cognate with German ''Zinne .Noun
(en noun)See also
* prong * tooth * toolEtymology 2
See .Noun
- Cruel winter's tine .
Etymology 3
See tind.Verb
(tin)- to tine the cloven wood
- coals of contention and hot vengeance tin'd
- Ne was there slave, ne was there medicine / That mote recure their wounds; so inly they did tine .