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Definition of hyperdrive

hyperdrive

/ˈhaɪ.pɚˌdraɪv/
hy · per · drive
Plural:hyperdrives
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hyperdrive Lexical Profile

hyperdrive Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A state of extremely high activity, intensity, energy, or rapid progress.

Example

"With the product launch only days away, the marketing team went into hyperdrive to finalize the campaign."

2

In science fiction, a hypothetical propulsion system that enables a spacecraft to travel faster than the speed of light, typically by entering hyperspace.

Example

"The crew repaired the damaged hyperdrive just in time to jump to the next star system."

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• Nearby Words

hyperconscious
hypercritical
hyperdeveloped
hyperdrive
hyperefficient
hyperemotional
hyperextend

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th-century science fiction literature by combining the Greek-derived prefix 'hyper-' (expressing 'beyond' or 'hyperspace') with 'drive' (in the sense of a propulsion mechanism).

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