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Napier's analogies

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Na·​pi·​er's analogies | \ ˈnāpēə(r)z- \

Definition of Napier's analogies

: four formulas giving the tangent of half the sum or difference of two of the angles or sides of a spherical triangle in terms of the others

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History and Etymology for Napier's analogies

after John Napier

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“Napier's analogies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Napier%27s%20analogies. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.

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