hyperbolizing

Meanings

• verb

  Exaggerating statements or ideas beyond the normal or reasonable limits, for dramatic effect or emphasis.

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Variants

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hyperbolize , hyperbolized , hyperbolizes , hyperbolizing

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hyperbole', meaning 'exaggeration'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hyperbole' is also used in mathematics to describe a function that grows without bound as the input approaches a certain value.

2. Hyperbolizing was used extensively in ancient Greek and Roman rhetoric, particularly in the form of the 'epideictic' speech.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exaggeration: Exaggeration is a figure of speech that involves overstating or magnifying the importance of something, often for comedic or dramatic effect.

2. Metaphor: Metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'. Hyperbolizing is a type of metaphor that involves exaggerating the comparison for effect.

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Culture

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Hyperbolizing has been used extensively in literature, particularly in poetry and rhetoric, to add emphasis and create dramatic effect. It is also used in everyday language to express strong emotions or exaggerate the importance of a situation.

How to Memorize "hyperbolizing"

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   - Imagine a situation where you are trying to emphasize the size of an object or the intensity of a feeling. Visualize yourself using exaggerated language to describe it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hyperbolizing' with the image of a cartoon character with exaggerated features, such as oversized eyes or a huge mouth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in the phrase 'Hyperbole: Exaggerating Reality'.

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