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sin

 

[ saɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematical

A trigonometric function that relates the angle of a right triangle to the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse.

Synonyms

ratio, trigonometric function

Examples of usage

  • The sine of an angle is equal to the length of the side opposite the angle divided by the length of the hypotenuse.
  • In a right triangle, the sine function can be used to find the length of a side when the angle and another side are known.
Context #2 | Noun

music

A transgression against religious law; a sin.

Synonyms

transgression, wrongdoing

Examples of usage

  • Singing in the church choir is considered a sin by some religious groups.
Context #3 | Noun

archery

The error in aim or direction by a person using a bow and arrow.

Synonyms

error, mistake

Examples of usage

  • Her sin caused the arrow to miss the target completely.

Translations

Translations of the word "sin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pecado

🇮🇳 पाप

🇩🇪 Sünde

🇮🇩 dosa

🇺🇦 гріх

🇵🇱 grzech

🇯🇵 罪 (つみ)

🇫🇷 péché

🇪🇸 pecado

🇹🇷 günah

🇰🇷 죄 (joe)

🇸🇦 خطيئة

🇨🇿 hřích

🇸🇰 hriech

🇨🇳 罪 (zuì)

🇸🇮 greh

🇮🇸 synd

🇰🇿 күнә

🇬🇪 ცოდვა (codva)

🇦🇿 günah

🇲🇽 pecado

Etymology

The word 'sin' originated from Old English 'synn' meaning 'moral wrongdoing, injury, mischief, enmity, feud, guilt'. It has been used in various contexts such as religious, mathematical, and archery to denote different meanings related to transgression, error, or ratio. The concept of sin has been discussed in religious texts and philosophy throughout history.

See also: sinful, sinfulness, sinner, sins.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,492, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.