hyperbolic
Americanadjective
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having the nature of hyperbole; exaggerated.
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using hyperbole; exaggerating.
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Mathematics.
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of or relating to a hyperbola.
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derived from a hyperbola, as a hyperbolic function.
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adjective
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of or relating to a hyperbola
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rhetoric of or relating to a hyperbole
Other Word Forms
- hyperbolically adverb
- nonhyperbolic adjective
- nonhyperbolical adjective
- nonhyperbolically adverb
- semihyperbolic adjective
Etymology
Origin of hyperbolic
1640–50; hyperbole or hyperbol(a) + -ic
Example Sentences
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But while the organization’s rhetoric can be laughably hyperbolic, a quick peek under the hood reveals a record that cannot be laughed away.
From Salon
It also applies to hyperbolic geometries, which are commonly used in theoretical physics and modern models of spacetime.
From Science Daily
Gilligan might find that declaration a bit hyperbolic, especially in light of what other shows have done.
From Salon
It is not hyperbolic to say that lives will be changed by this World Cup final.
From BBC
The rhetoric bordered on hyperbolic, with Friedman describing the performance of the Phillies’ pitchers in historic terms.
From Los Angeles Times
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