Function Entry: COS
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Function Entry: COS
Name
cos
Class
Function
Syntax
(cos ang)
Arguments and Values
ang: integer or real, an angle expressed in radians.
Description
Returns the cosine of ang.
Return Values
A real number.
Side Effects
None.
Examples
(cos 0.0)returns1.0.(cos pi)returns-1.0.
Availability
- AutoCAD 2026: documented.
- BricsCAD V26: presumed compatible.
- Status: AutoCAD documented; BricsCAD presumed-both pending Phase 4 verification.
Source Notes
- [cos (AutoLISP 2026)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/ENU/AutoCAD-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-5F39D690-A986-498D-929A-56BC891E08CD.htm)
- Status: documented (Phase 3 body fill).