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hyperreal

Syllabification: (hy·per·re·al)
Pronunciation: /ˌhīpə(r)ˈrēəl/

Definition of hyperreal

adjective

  • 1exaggerated in comparison to reality.
  • 2(of artistic representation) extremely realistic in detail.

Derivatives

hyperrealism

Pronunciation: /-ˌlizəm/

noun

hyperrealist

Pronunciation: /-ist/

adjective

hyperrealistic

Pronunciation: /ˌhīpə(r)ˌrēəˈlistik/

adjective

hyperreality

Pronunciation: /ˌhīpə(r)ˌrēˈalitē/

noun

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