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ASIN()

Available in: DSQL, PSQL

Added in: 2.1

Description

Returns the arc sine of the argument.

Result type: DOUBLE PRECISION

Syntax 

ASIN (number)
  • The result is an angle in the range [-#/2, #/2].
  • If the argument is outside the range [-1, 1], NaN is returned.

Important: If the external function ASIN is declared in your database, it will override the internal function. To make the internal function available, DROP or ALTER the external function (UDF).