hyperbolic
ˌhaɪpərˈbɑːlɪk
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Definition of hyperbolic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
exaggerationrelated to hyperbole or exaggerated statements
  • His hyperbolic claims about his achievements were hard to believe.
exaggerated inflated overstated
2.
geometryTECH.having negative curvature in geometry or topologyTECH.
  • The hyperbolic space had unique properties of curvature.
curved
3.
trigonometryTECH.relating to certain math functions similar to sine and cosineTECH.
  • The equation involved hyperbolic sine and cosine functions.
hyperbolic function mathematical function
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Expressions with hyperbolic

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cosh function, equals (e^x + e^-x) divided by two
In my notes, hyperbolic cosine is written as cosh(x).
functions sinh, cosh, tanh and others, matching trigonometric patterns
Each hyperbolic function satisfies identities analogous to those of sine and cosine.
non-Euclidean geometry with constant negative curvature
In hyperbolic geometry, triangles have angles summing to less than 180 degrees.
mathematical function representing a hyperbola's equivalent of the sine function
The hyperbolic sine of zero is zero..

Origin of hyperbolic

Greek, hyper (beyond) + bole (throw)

Terms with hyperbolic included in their meaning

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hyperbolic
figuratively, a very large number
hyperbolic
situation or event causing extreme stress or worry
hyperbolic
very intelligent and skillful person
language
hyperbolic term for unacceptable behavior
hyperbole
hyperbolic way to express very large quantity
mathematics
hyperbolic cosine function in mathematics
hyperbolic
unspecified very large number
hyperbolic
any extremely large number

Examples of hyperbolic in a sentence

  • His hyperbolic style made the story more entertaining.
  • The mathematician explained hyperbolic geometry concepts.
  • Hyperbolic surfaces challenge traditional geometric understanding.
  • The graph displayed hyperbolic functions clearly.
  • Students learned about hyperbolic equations in class.

View all translations of hyperbolic

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  1. French:hyperbolique, ...
  2. German:hyperbolisch, ...
  3. Italian:iperbolico, ...
  4. Spanish:hiperbólico, matemático, ...
  5. Portuguese:exagerado, ...
  6. Chinese:夸张的, 双曲的, ...
  7. Japanese:誇張的な, 双曲的な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُبالَغ فيه, فائِق القَطْع, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִיפֶּרְבּוֹלִי, מֶרְחָב הִיפֶּרְבּוֹלִי, ...
  10. Russian:гиперболический, с отрицательной кривизной, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гіперболічний, ...
  12. Hindi:अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण, अतिव्यापक, ...
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