hyperbola
English
/haɪˈpɝbələ/
noun
Definitions
- (geometry) A conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane that intersects the base of the cone and is not tangent to the cone.
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek ὑπερβολή (excess, exaggeration).
Origin
Ancient Greek
ὑπερβολή
Gloss
excess, exaggeration
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- hyperboliform English
- hyperboloid English
- hyperboloidal English
- hyperbole Latin
- hyperbolē Latin
- гипе́рбола Russian
- ὑπερβάλλω Ancient Greek
- ὑπερβολή Ancient Greek
- ὑπερβολικός Ancient Greek
- ไฮเพอร์โบลา Thai
- υπερβολή Greek (modern)