What does hyperbola mean?
A plane curve formed by the intersection of a cone by a plane that cuts the cone at an angle, such that the curve has two branches and the shape of a kidney or a boomerang. In mathematics, a hyperbola is a type of conic section.
Example
"The artist used a hyperbola to create a sense of movement and energy in her painting."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.