Hyperbola

Synonyms of hyperbola

• curve
• ellipse
• conic section

Antonyms of hyperbola

• straight line
• line segment
• parabola

Collocations of hyperbola

conic section

Frequency: 80 %

The hyperbola is a type of conic section.

asymptote

Frequency: 70 %

The hyperbola has two asymptotes that it approaches but never touches.

focus

Frequency: 65 %

The hyperbola has two foci that help define its shape.

vertex

Frequency: 60 %

The hyperbola has two vertices that mark the endpoints of its transverse axis.

eccentricity

Frequency: 50 %

The hyperbola's eccentricity determines how stretched or compressed it is.

Idiomatic Expressions for hyperbola

• Phrase: hyperbola of praise
  Meaning: an excessive or extravagant praise
  Usage: The movie received a hyperbola of praise from critics, but not all viewers agreed with their assessment.