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hyperbolic

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/haɪˈpɜːrbə.lɪk/ · hy-per-bo-lic

Relating to or marked by hyperbole; exaggerated.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to or marked by hyperbole; exaggerated.

مبالغہ آمیز؛ افراط سے بھرپور.

مبالغہ آمیز

mubaligha amaiz

Synonyms

exaggeratedinflatedmagnifiedافراتیمبالغہخوش بیان

Antonyms

understatedliteralrealisticکم کہا گیاحقیقیسچ

Common Collocations

  • hyperbolic language
  • hyperbolic statement
  • hyperbolic curve

Example Sentences

His hyperbolic claims during the debate were not taken seriously.

بحث کے دوران اس کے مبالغہ آمیز دعوے سنجیدگی سے نہیں لیے گئے.

Bāhis ke dorān is ke mubaligha amaiz da'we sanjīdgī se nahīn liye gaye.

The author’s hyperbolic style adds dramatic effect to the story.

مصنف کا مبالغہ آمیز انداز کہانی میں ڈرامائی اثر ڈال دیتا ہے.

Musannif ka mubaligha amaiz andaaz kahānī mein dramā'ī asar ḍāl deta hai.

In mathematics, hyperbolic functions are used to model certain phenomena.

ریاضیات میں، مبالغہ آمیز فنکشنز مخصوص مظاہر کی ماڈلنگ کے لیے استعمال ہوتے ہیں.

Riyāzīāt mein, mubaligha amaiz functions makhsoos maẓāhir ki māḍelīng ke liye istemāl hotay hain.

Easily Confused With

hyperbole:Hyperbolic is the adjective form of hyperbole, which is a noun. Hyperbole refers specifically to the exaggerated statements themselves.

Word Family

hyperbole
nounمبالغہ
hyperbolist
nounمبالغہ کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'hyperbolic' as 'hyper' (beyond normal) + 'bolic' (like a ball) – something that's really inflated or exaggerated.

Picture a balloon that is overly inflated, symbolizing exaggeration.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "hyperbolē" — exaggeration

First known use: 16th century

The word 'hyperbolic' comes from the Greek word 'hyperbolē,' meaning 'exaggeration,' referring to statements that are not meant to be taken literally. Over time, its use expanded to describe certain functions and geometric forms in mathematics.