'hyperbolic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hyperbolikos,' where 'hyper-' meant 'beyond' and 'bole' meant 'a throw or cast.'

'hyperbolikos' transformed into the Latin word 'hyperbolicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hyperbolic' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'beyond the usual measure,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'exaggerated' and 'relating to a hyperbola.'