hyp

or hip

[ hip ]

/ hɪp /

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noun Archaic.

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Origin of hyp

By shortening

Other definitions for hyp (2 of 3)

hyp-

variant of hypo- before a vowel: hypalgesia.

Other definitions for hyp (3 of 3)

hyp.

abbreviation

hypotenuse.

hypothesis.

hypothetical.

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How to use hyp in a sentence

"The Captain wants to see old Hyp," one of his aides replied.
Old Farm Fairies:|Henry Christopher McCook
The hip or hyp, the vapours, depression of spirits, blue devils.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
Kaitoi taut' ouk oid' hops exnechthn eipein ou proelomenos all' hyp' auts tou logou ts akolouthias anankastheis.
On the Natural Faculties|Galen
Hyp—oh, dear, if the train should be gone—to wait until next day—alone—in Drammen!
Norse Tales and Sketches|Alexander Lange Kielland

From the middle of this, perhaps, comes the present name, Hyp-sour-anois.
Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. II of II)|Charles Bucke

British Dictionary definitions for hyp (1 of 2)

hyp-

prefix

a variant of hypo- hypabyssal

British Dictionary definitions for hyp (2 of 2)

hyp.

abbreviation for

hypotenuse

hypothetical

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