n. [ For co. secans, an abbrev. of L. complementi secans. ] (Trig.) The secant of the complement of an arc or angle. See Illust. of Functions. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. intersecans, p. pr. of intersecare. See Intersect. ] Dividing into parts; crossing; intersecting. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. secans, -antis, p. pr. of secare to cut. See Section. ] Cutting; dividing into two parts;
n. [ Cf. F. sécante. See Secant, a. ]