| hyperbola |
a conic section consisting of two identical but opposite curves, which may be defined as the set of all points in a plane such that the distances of each point to two defined foci have a constant difference. |
| hyperbole |
in rhetoric, an obvious and deliberate exaggeration or overstatement, intended for effect and not to be taken literally, such as "He had a million excuses". (Cf. litotes.) |
| hyperbolic |
of or employing hyperbole; exaggerating. [2 definitions] |
| hyperbolize |
to use hyperbole or exaggeration in speaking or writing. [2 definitions] |
| hyperborean |
one who lives in an extreme northern region. [4 definitions] |
| hypercalcemia |
an abnormally high concentration of calcium in the blood. |
| hypercatabolism |
combined form of catabolism. |
| hypercautious |
combined form of cautious. |
| hypercharged |
combined form of charged. |
| hypercivilized |
combined form of civilized. |
| hypercoagulability |
combined form of coagulability. |
| hypercoagulable |
combined form of coagulable. |
| hypercompetitive |
combined form of competitive. |
| hyperconcentration |
combined form of concentration. |
| hyperconscious |
combined form of conscious. |
| hyperconsciousness |
combined form of consciousness. |
| hypercritical |
excessively or exaggeratedly critical; overly inclined to find fault. |
| hyperdevelopment |
combined form of development. |
| hyperefficient |
combined form of efficient. |
| hyperemotional |
combined form of emotional. |
| hyperemotionality |
combined form of emotionality. |