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Topic: Culture

hyperbole

IPA: /haɪˈpɜːrbəˌli/

KK: /haɪˈpɜr.bəˌli/

noun

Definition: A way of speaking or writing that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or create a strong impression.

Example: When she said she was so hungry she could eat a horse, it was just a hyperbole.

hyperbolist

IPA: /haɪˈpɜːrbəˌlɪst/

KK: /haɪˈpɜr.bə.lɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who uses exaggerated statements or claims that are not meant to be taken literally.

Example: The author is known as a hyperbolist, often using extreme exaggeration to make a point in his writing.

hypercivilized

IPA: //haɪpərˈsɪvəlˌaɪzd//

KK: /haɪpərˈsɪvəlˌaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Extremely advanced in terms of culture, society, and technology, often to the point of being overly refined or complex.

Example: In a hypercivilized society, people may prioritize technology over personal relationships.

hypergamy

IPA: //haɪˈpɜːrɡəmi//

KK: /haɪˈpɜrɡəmi/

noun

Definition: The act of marrying someone from a higher social class or status than oneself.

Example: She practiced hypergamy by marrying a wealthy businessman.

hypermasculine

IPA: //haɪpərˈmæskjʊlɪn//

KK: /haɪpərˈmæskjʊlɪn/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a very strong or exaggerated form of masculinity, often characterized by traits such as aggression, dominance, and a rejection of anything considered feminine.

Example: The film portrays a hypermasculine hero who solves problems with brute strength rather than intelligence.

hypermodern

IPA: //haɪpərˈmɒdərn//

KK: /haɪpərˈmoʊdərn/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is extremely modern and often incorporates futuristic elements.

Example: The hypermodern architecture of the new museum features sleek lines and innovative materials.

hypermodernist

IPA: //haɪpərˈmoʊdərnɪst//

KK: /haɪpərˈmoʊdərnɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or advocates for hypermodernism, which is a cultural and artistic movement that goes beyond modernism.

Example: The hypermodernist believes that traditional forms of art are no longer sufficient to express contemporary experiences.

hyperrealism

IPA: //haɪpəˈrɪəlɪzəm//

KK: /haɪpərˈrɪəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A style of art that shows things in a very realistic way, often making them look more real than they actually are.

Example: The painting was so detailed that it looked like a photograph, showcasing the artist's skill in hyperrealism.

hyperrealistic

IPA: /ˌhaɪpərˈrɪəlɪstɪk/

KK: /haɪpərˈrɪəlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a style of art or representation that is extremely realistic, often more so than what is seen in real life.

Example: The artist's hyperrealistic paintings make the subjects look almost lifelike.

hyperurbanism

IPA: //haɪpərˈɜːrbənɪzəm//

KK: /haɪpərˈɜrbənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A concept referring to the creation and use of non-standard forms in language that imitate standard dialects.

Example: The study of hyperurbanism reveals how people adapt their speech to fit different social contexts.

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