Meaning of the word hyperbola in English
What does hyperbola mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hyperbola
US /haɪˈpɝː.bəl.ə/
UK /haɪˈpɜː.bəl.ə/
Noun
a symmetrical open curve formed by the intersection of a circular cone with a plane at a smaller angle with its axis than the side of the cone
Example:
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The graph of the equation y = 1/x is a hyperbola.
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A hyperbola has two separate curves called branches.