Sin: meaning, definitions and examples
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sin
[ saɪn ]
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
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.
music
A transgression against religious law; a sin.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Singing in the church choir is considered a sin by some religious groups.
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
Word origin
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.