Meaning of hyperbola in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /haɪˈpərbələ/

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  1. Noun

    hyperbola

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek huperbolē‘excess’ (from huper‘above’ + ballein‘to throw’)

    Definitions

    1. an open curve formed by a plane that cuts the base of a right circular cone

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