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hyperbolic

The correct spelling is hyperbolic.

How to pronounce hyperbolic

adjective

IPA: /ˌhaɪpɚˈbɑlɪk/

Say it like: Hyp-erb-oli-c

The correct spelling is hyperbolic. Of or relating to hyperbole. For example: "This hyperbolical epitaph. — Fuller."

Usage Examples

This hyperbolical epitaph. — Fuller.

The hyperbolic cosine of zero is one.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to hyperbole.
  2. 2.Using hyperbole: exaggerated.
  3. 3.Of or pertaining to a hyperbola.
  4. 4.Indicates that the specified function is a hyperbolic function rather than a trigonometric function.
  5. 5.(of a metric space or a geometry) Having negative curvature or sectional curvature.

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