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- [hahy-per-bol-ik]
- /ˌhaɪ pərˈbɒl ɪk/
- /haɪˈpɜː.bəl.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahy-per-bol-ik]
- /ˌhaɪ pərˈbɒl ɪk/
Definitions of hyperbolic word
- adjective hyperbolic having the nature of hyperbole; exaggerated. 1
- adjective hyperbolic using hyperbole; exaggerating. 1
- adjective hyperbolic Mathematics. of or relating to a hyperbola. derived from a hyperbola, as a hyperbolic function. 1
- noun hyperbolic Of or relating to a hyperbola. 1
- adjective hyperbolic mathematics: of or relating to a hyperbola 1
- adjective hyperbolic statement: exaggerated 1
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Origin of hyperbolic
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; hyperbole or hyperbol(a) + -ic
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Hyperbolic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hyperbolic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
hyperbolic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hyperbolic
adj hyperbolic
- farfetched — improbable; not naturally pertinent; being only remotely connected; forced; strained: He brought in a far-fetched example in an effort to prove his point.
- abstract — An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.
- overblown — (of a flower) past the stage of full bloom; more than full-blown: an overblown rose.
- preposterous — completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish: a preposterous tale.
- melodramatic — of, like, or befitting melodrama.
adjective hyperbolic
- embellished — Simple past tense and past participle of embellish.
- excessive — More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
- extravagant — Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
- amplified — Simple past tense and past participle of amplify.
- embroidered — Decorate (cloth) by sewing patterns on it with thread.
Antonyms for hyperbolic
adj hyperbolic
- believable — Something that is believable makes you think that it could be true or real.
- factual — of or relating to facts; concerning facts: factual accuracy.
- real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- realistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
adjective hyperbolic
- depreciated — Simple past tense and past participle of depreciate; reduced in value over time.
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