Definition of Hyper
1. Adjective. (colloquial) Short for hyperactive ¹
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Definition of Hyper
1. one that hypes [n -S] - See also: hypes
Medical Definition of Hyper
1.
1. Signifying over, above, high, beyond, excessive, above normal; as, hyperphysical, hyperthyrion; also abnormally great, excessive; as, hyperaemia, hyperbola, hypercritical, hypersecretion.
2. A prefix equivalent to super- or per-; as hyperoxide, or peroxide.
Compare: super.
Origin: Gr. Over, above; akin to L. Super, E. Over.
(06 Mar 1998)
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