English Explanatory Dictionary

hyperkinesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements.
  2. A condition especially of childhood characterized by hyperactivity.

Pronunciation

/ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)kɪˈniːsɪs/

Word forms

hyperkinesis hyperkineses

Etymology

From hyper- + -kinesis.

Synonyms

hyperkinesia hyperkinetic disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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