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Hyperbolic: meaning, definitions and examples

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hyperbolic

 

[ ˌhaɪ.pərˈbɒl.ɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Relating to or denoting the hyperbola, a curve formed by the intersection of a plane with a right circular cone when the angle between the plane and the base of the cone is greater than that between the side and the base.

Synonyms

curved, elliptical, parabolic

Examples of usage

  • The hyperbolic functions are analogues of the trigonometric functions.
  • The hyperbolic geometry has different properties compared to Euclidean geometry.
Context #2 | Adjective

exaggerated

Exaggerated beyond the truth or what is reasonable.

Synonyms

exaggerated, inflated, overblown

Examples of usage

  • She gave a hyperbolic account of the incident.
  • His hyperbolic claims were not taken seriously by the public.

Translations

Translations of the word "hyperbolic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hiperbólico

🇮🇳 अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण

🇩🇪 hyperbolisch

🇮🇩 hiperbolik

🇺🇦 гіперболічний

🇵🇱 hiperboliczny

🇯🇵 双曲的 (そうきょくてき)

🇫🇷 hyperbolique

🇪🇸 hiperbólico

🇹🇷 abartılı

🇰🇷 과장된

🇸🇦 مبالغ فيه

🇨🇿 hyperbolický

🇸🇰 hyperbolický

🇨🇳 夸张的 (kuāzhāng de)

🇸🇮 hiperboličen

🇮🇸 hyperbólískur

🇰🇿 гиперболалық

🇬🇪 ჰიპერბოლური

🇦🇿 hiperbolik

🇲🇽 hiperbólico

Etymology

The word 'hyperbolic' originates from the Greek word 'hyperbolikos', meaning 'excessive' or 'extravagant'. In mathematics, the term was first used to describe the hyperbola curve in the 17th century. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the concept of exaggeration or overstatement in general contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,783, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.