+118723 trigonometry (noun), trigonometric (adjective): the first part of the word is from Greektrigon "triangle".
The second part of trigonometry is from Greek metron "a measure."
The Indo-European root is probably me- "to measure."
Trigonometry is literally the measuring (of angles and sides) of triangles.
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+118723 trigonometry (noun), trigonometric (adjective): the first part of the word is from Greektrigon "triangle".
The second part of trigonometry is from Greek metron "a measure."
The Indo-European root is probably me- "to measure."
Trigonometry is literally the measuring (of angles and sides) of triangles.
If you want a little more then look here.
