compound angle

[/ˈkɒmpaʊnd ˈæŋɡəl/]
nounpl: compound angles
ângulo composto
1. An angle formed by the algebraic sum or difference of two or more angles; in trigonometry, an angle expressed as the sum or difference of other angles
The compound angle formula allows us to find sin(A + B) using sin A, cos A, sin B, and cos B.
A fórmula do ângulo composto nos permite encontrar sen(A + B) usando sen A, cos A, sen B e cos B.
2. In mathematics and engineering, a result angle obtained through combining two or more individual angles using addition or subtraction
When calculating the total rotation, we used the compound angle approach to combine the two rotations.
Ao calcular a rotação total, usamos a abordagem do ângulo composto para combinar as duas rotações.
Compound angle is a fundamental concept in trigonometry taught in secondary and higher education mathematics in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. The term is primarily used in academic and technical contexts, particularly in mathematics, physics, and engineering fields.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sum angledifference anglecombined angle
Antonyms / Antônimos
simple anglesingle angle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ângulo composto
Standard mathematical terminology used in Brazilian schools and universities
Portugal
ângulo composto
Same term used in Portuguese mathematics education
Technical/Academic
ângulo da soma ou diferença
Alternative technical description emphasizing the addition or subtraction of angles

Related Words

trigonometric identityangle addition formulatrigonometric functionsine rulecosine rule

Related Idioms & Phrases

compound angle formula
compound angle theorem
apply the compound angle method
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