Meaning of hyperbola in English

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