Inverse tangent function
Definition
The inverse tangent function, also known as arctangent or atan, is an operation used to find an angle given its tangent value. It helps determine an unknown angle in relation to its tangent ratio.
Related terms
Tangent Function: A trigonometric function that relates the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the adjacent side in a right triangle.
Inverse Trigonometric Functions: A set of functions that help find angles given specific trigonometric ratios.
Angle Measure: The size or magnitude of an angle, usually measured in degrees or radians.
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