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Hyperbola

Noun CEFR B2
haɪˈpɚ.bə.lə

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Españolhipérbola
Françaishyperbole
DeutschHyperbel
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

hyperbolaeon Hyperbolas hyperbole Hyperbolic hyperbolic angle hyperbolic color

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