Opposite side divided by the hypotenuse (4)

I believe the answer is:

sine

(Other definitions for sine that I've seen before include "Trigonometric function" , "Trigonometrical function" , "Mathematical function" , "Opposite/hypoteneuse" , "Trig function" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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