English Explanatory Dictionary

hyperactive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. having an increased state of activity
  2. having attention deficit disorder (no longer used by the scientific community)

Pronunciation

/ˌhaɪpəɹˈæk.tɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hyperactive.wav /ˌhɑepəɹˈæk.tɪv/

Word forms

hyperactive more hyperactive most hyperactive

Etymology

From hyper- + active.

Synonyms

overactive hyper hyperactive overenergetic

Antonyms

hypoactive underactive calm slow

Related words

anxious atwitter busy fast frenzy hurry nervous panic rush worry speedy

Derived words

hyperactive battlefield hyperactively
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