† hypertheticaladj.
Obsolete.
Superlative.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > exaggeration, hyperbole > [adjective]
hyperbolical?a1475
overchargeda1542
magnificate1568
amplified1580
superlative1586
fulsome1602
hyperthetical?1611
hyperbolous1638
hyperbolic1646
bloata1657
exaggerated1725
overshot1774
overstuffed1808
overdrawn1841
fine-drawn1888
steep1895
larger-than-life1937
blown-up1961
?1611 G. Chapman in tr. Homer Iliads xv. Comm. (R.) These hyperthetical or superlative sort of expressions and illustrations.
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adj.?1611