A hyperbola is a type of curve with properties that make it seem like the opposite of a circle or ellipse. If you’ve ever played about with circular equations in Desmos and seen the graph shapes “unfurl” into infinity as various parameters slide into the negatives, you’re a massive nerd and you’ve probably seen hyperbolae before.
And yes, the plural of hyperbola is ✨hyperbolae✨. Feel free to grab a monocle, twirl your moustache, and drink your tea with your pinky sticking out.