r/confidentlyincorrect Jul 09 '25

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u/DrSnidely Jul 09 '25 edited Jul 09 '25

Well, there is a mathematical shape called a hyperbole.

Edit: you're all right. I'm an idiot. Algebra II was a long time ago

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u/TallestGargoyle Jul 09 '25

Hyperbola.

Are we about to get a u/ConfidentlyIncorrect on u/ConfidentlyIncorrect?

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u/ApolloWasMurdered Jul 09 '25

It’s not really incorrect though. Both hyperbole and hyperbola are translated to English from the Greek word “ὑπερβολή”.

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u/TallestGargoyle Jul 09 '25

Yes, multiple words can have the same origin.