hyperbolism

English

Etymology

hyperbole +‎ -ism

Noun

hyperbolism (countable and uncountable, plural hyperbolisms)

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

Synonyms

• exaggeration
• overstatement