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/haɪˈpɚ.bə.lə/ · noun
(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. The function y(x) = 1/x draws a hyperbola..
Use hyperbola when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Hyperbola means (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. The function y(x) = 1/x draws a hyperbola..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use hyperbola where its definition matches the intended context.
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