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Definition of hyperactive

hyperactive

/ˌhaɪ.pɚˈæk.tɪv/
hy · per · ac · tive
Adverb:hyperactively
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• adjective

1

Abnormally or extremely active, restless, or energetic, often to a degree that makes it difficult to concentrate or remain still.

Example

"The hyperactive puppy raced around the living room for hours before finally falling asleep."

2

Functioning or operating at an excessively high rate or level of intensity (especially of a bodily organ, gland, or physiological system).

Example

"The endocrinologist ordered a blood test to determine whether the patient's symptoms were caused by a hyperactive thyroid gland."

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• Rhymes for hyperactive

• Nearby Words

hymnlike
hype
hyper
hyperactive
hyperactively
hyperactivity
hyperaggressive

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century by combining the Greek-derived prefix 'hyper-' (meaning 'over' or 'beyond') with 'active' (from Latin 'activus').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hyperactive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hyperactive
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