hyperbolism noun. [hʌɪ'pǝ:bǝlɪz(ǝ)m] M17.
[formed as HYPERBOLIZE + -ISM. In sense 2 from mod. Latin hyperbolismus.]
1. The use of or fondness for hyperbole; (an instance of) exaggerated style. M17.

2. Math. A curve whose equation is obtained from that of another curve by substituting xy for y. Now rare. M19.

■ hyperbolist noun a person given to the use of hyperbole M17.

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