Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Harris (c1666–1719), writer and lecturer on science. After post-classical Latin hyperbola reduntans (NewtonOpticksii. 145).
Definition of redundant hyperbola in US English:
redundant hyperbola
noun
rare
A hyperbola having three infinite branches.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Harris (c1666–1719), writer and lecturer on science. After post-classical Latin hyperbola reduntans (Newton Opticks ii. 145).