This is a question for my daughters english class. The whole question is: Write the challenge word that describes a branch of mathematics dealing with triangles. Then write the short form of the word. its homograph means "trim, neat,precise." I have been looking on the net and even asked a few friends NO LUCK!!WHAT IS THE ANSWER!!!
2006-09-25 17:30:45 · 7 answers · asked by hbchiefs 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I think the short form is "trig."
2006-09-25 17:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by cooldude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Transfiguration means a change in outward appearance, or the showing forth of the true appearance of a person or thing. It may be a matter of disguise, or the contrary effect of disillusionment. Theologically it is usually applied to the appearance of Jesus on Mt. Tabor where Peter, James, and John saw Him transfigured in raiment white and glistering conversing with Moses and Elijah. This special epiphany to the three first patriarchs of the Church showed the continuity of Christ's covenant with the Old Testament as well as its intended superseding of that covenant. There are other minor transfigurations in Scripture, usually in the appearance of angels or demons such as Raphael as Azarius in the Book of Tobit or Satan as serpent in Genesis. Moses also was described as being transfigured by his vision of God on the mountain, so that the people feared to look upon his face which reflected the glory of God. [edit: I think Shahbarak has it right from both a practical and theological standpoint, it is all about perception. All else is illusion.] [Transformation and transfiguration ARE NOT the same thing. Butterflies are not caterpillars. Jesus did not become God at the Resurrection, any more than He ceased being God at the Incarnation. He was both fully human and fully divine. That is the Christian Faith whether one accepts or rejects it.]
2016-03-27 09:59:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noun: trig trig
The mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
- trigonometry
Adjective: trig
Neat and smart in appearance
"the trig corporal in his jaunty cap"
- clean-cut, trim
Derived forms: trigs
See also: tidy
Type of: pure mathematics
Encyclopedia: Trig
2006-09-25 17:34:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trigonometry is a "branch of mathematics that deals with relations between sides and angles of triangles,"
Origin: From Greekk. trigonon "triangle"
(f tri- "three" +
gonia "angle") +
metron "a measure" (
Measure of the three angles.
Source Etymology Dictionary
2006-09-25 17:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trig
ADJECTIVE:
Smart and trim, as in appearance; neat.
Being in good condition.
2006-09-25 17:33:52 · answer #5 · answered by Shaun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is TRIG
http://thesaurus.reference.com/browse/trig
2006-09-25 17:35:49 · answer #6 · answered by Mee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TGN
2006-09-25 17:37:39 · answer #7 · answered by Trendsetter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋