Goniometry

/ˌɡoʊniˈɒmətri/ noun

Definition

The science or practice of measuring angles, particularly in crystallography, medicine, and engineering.

Etymology

From Greek gonia (angle) + metria (measurement). The systematic study of angular measurement across multiple scientific disciplines.

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Goniometry connects ancient geometry to modern medicine—the same principles Euclid used to measure angles in triangles help physical therapists track recovery and engineers design machines.

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