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Noun: arcsin
  1. The inverse function of the sine; the angle that has a sine equal to a given number
    "The arcsin of 0.5 is 30 degrees";
    - arc sine, arcsine, inverse sine

Derived forms: arcsins

Type of: circular function, trigonometric function

Encyclopedia: Arcsin