hyperbolic

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  An exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally.

  - "His claims about his athletic abilities were nothing short of hyperbolic."
  - "The advertisement for the weight loss supplement made hyperbolic promises about rapid results."

• noun

  A mathematical term for a function where the graph curves infinitely in one direction.

  - "In mathematics, a hyperbola is a type of curve."
  - "The equation of a hyperbola can be represented in various forms."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hyperbolic
apocrypha , colic , hypocrisy , jocular , locus , oblique , polka , sarcasm , stylus

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Variants

List of all variants of hyperbolic that leads to same result
hyperbolic , hyperbolical , hyperbolically , hyperbolic function , hyperbolic functions , hyperbolic paraboloid , hyperbolic paraboloids

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hyperbole,' meaning 'exaggeration'.

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Trivia

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1. Hyperbole was used extensively in ancient Greek and Roman literature.

2. The term 'hyperbole' is also used in the context of geography to describe an exaggerated representation of a map.

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Related Concepts

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1. exaggeration: Exaggeration is a related concept to hyperbole, as both involve making statements or claims that are not meant to be taken literally.

2. metaphor: Metaphors are a form of figurative language that involve comparing two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'. Hyperbole is a type of metaphor that involves exaggeration.

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Culture

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Hyperbole is a common literary device used in various forms of literature, including poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. It can be used for emphasis, humor, or to make a point more effectively.

How to Memorize "hyperbolic"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the meaning of hyperbole, imagine making a statement that is significantly larger or greater than the truth.
   - Visualize a graph of a hyperbolic function, with its characteristic shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hyperbole' with the idea of exaggeration.
   - Think of a time when you have used or heard an exaggerated statement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'An Exaggerated Statement' and 'A Mathematical Function'.

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