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hyperbolism

hyperbolism noun: the use of hyperbole.

Noun

hyperbolism (countable and uncountable, plural hyperbolisms)

  1. (uncountable) The use of hyperbole
  2. (countable) An instance of hyperbole
  3. (countable) A blow-up of a curve at a point.

Synonyms of hyperbolism

Forms of hyperbolism

pluralhyperbolisms

Origin of hyperbolism

From hyperbole + -ism.

Questions about hyperbolism

What does hyperbolism mean?
Hyperbolism means the use of hyperbole.
What part of speech is hyperbolism?
Hyperbolism is a noun.
What is the plural of hyperbolism?
The plural of hyperbolism is hyperbolisms.

Words near hyperbolism in the dictionary

  1. hyperbolike
  2. hyperbolise
  3. hyperbolised
  4. hyperbolises
  5. hyperbolising
  6. hyperbolism
  7. hyperbolisms
  8. hyperbolist
  9. hyperbolists
  10. hyperbolize
  11. hyperbolized

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