hyperbola

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The a, b values in the equation also help us find the asymptotes of the hyperbola.

From Textbooks • May 6, 2020

In your own words, define a hyperbola and write the equation of a hyperbola centered at the origin in standard form.

From Textbooks • May 6, 2020

The two points where the transverse axis intersects the hyperbola are each a vertex of the hyperbola.

From Textbooks • May 6, 2020

Since the x2 - term is positive, the hyperbola opens left and right.

From Textbooks • May 6, 2020

One of the portions of a curve that extends outwards to an indefinitely great distance; as, the branches of an hyperbola.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah