hyperbolically
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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| 1. | of or relating to a hyperbola |
| 2. | rhetoric of or relating to a hyperbole |
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| hyperbolic or hyperbolical (ˌhaɪpəˈbɒlɪk) | |
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| 1. | of or relating to a hyperbola |
| 2. | rhetoric of or relating to a hyperbole |
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