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pərˈbɒl adjective
1.
having the nature of hyperbole; exaggerated.
2.
using hyperbole; exaggerating.
3.
Mathematics.
a.
of or pertaining to a hyperbola.
b.
derived from a hyperbola, as a hyperbolic function.
Also, hy·per·bol·i·cal.
Related forms
hy·per·bol·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·hy·per·bol·ic, adjective
non·hy·per·bol·i·cal, adjective
non·hy·per·bol·i·cal·ly, adverb
sem·i·hy·per·bol·ic, adjective
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hyperbolic or hyperbolical (ˌhaɪpəˈbɒlɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to a hyperbola |
| 2. | rhetoric of or relating to a hyperbole |
| hyperbolical or hyperbolical | |
| —adj | |
| hyper'bolically or hyperbolical | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
More importantly, this kind of hyperbolic debate is not good for the science of paleontology.
Three dimensional adaptive mesh refinement for hyperbolic conservation laws.
What a disgusting, hyperbolic and ridiculous tactic.
In debates, his attacks on positions he feels are unsupportable can be hyperbolic.
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