Exaggeration
Exaggeration
Exaggeration (/ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃən/) is a representation of something in an excessive or overstated manner. The term is often used in a context where the truth is being stretched to an extreme, often for the purpose of humor or emphasis.
Etymology
The term 'exaggeration' originates from the Latin word 'exaggerare' which means 'to heap up, increase'. It is a combination of 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'aggerare' from 'agger' meaning 'heap'.
Related Terms
- Hyperbole: A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect.
- Overstatement: The action of expressing or stating something too strongly; exaggeration.
- Amplification (rhetoric): A rhetorical device writers use to embellish a sentence or statement by adding further information.
- Dramatization: The action of dramatizing a movie, novel, or play; often involves exaggeration for dramatic effect.
Usage in Medicine
In the field of medicine, exaggeration can refer to the overstating of symptoms or conditions for various reasons. This could be due to Malingering, where an individual exaggerates or feigns illness in order to escape duty or work. It could also refer to Somatoform disorder, a mental disorder characterized by physical symptoms that suggest physical illness or injury.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Exaggeration
- Wikipedia's article - Exaggeration
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