hyperbolic
/,haipə:'bɔlik/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or having the form of a hyperbola: Pertaining to a specific type of open, curved shape in geometry.
- Exaggerated or enlarged beyond the truth or reasonableness: Describing language or statements that are intentionally overstated for effect.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective (Geometric):
- The satellite's trajectory followed a hyperbolic path.
- We studied hyperbolic functions in our advanced calculus class.
- Adjective (Rhetorical/Linguistic):
- His description of the event was so hyperbolic that it was hard to believe.
- The advertisement made hyperbolic claims about the product's effectiveness.
Advanced Usage
- "hyperbolic geometry": A non-Euclidean geometry where the parallel postulate does not hold.
- The concept of hyperbolic geometry was revolutionary for mathematics.
- "hyperbolic discounting": A cognitive bias where people prefer smaller, immediate rewards over larger, later ones.
- His financial decisions showed clear signs of hyperbolic discounting.
Variants and Related Words
- Hyperbola (n): A symmetrical open curve formed by the intersection of a plane with a double cone.
- The graph of the equation was a hyperbola.
- Hyperbolically (adv): In an exaggerated or hyperbolic manner.
- She spoke hyperbolically about her minor achievement.
- Hyperbole (n): Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
- Saying "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" is a classic example of hyperbole.
Synonyms
- Exaggerated: Represented as larger, better, or worse than in reality.
- Overstated: Expressed in too strong terms.
- Amplified: Made larger or more significant.
Antonyms
- Understated: Presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way.
- Literal: Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration.
- Exact: Accurate and correct in all details.
Adjective
- of or relating to a hyperbola
- hyperbolic functions
- enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
- a hyperbolic style