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Definition of hyperextend

hyperextend

/ˌhaɪpərɪkˈstɛnd/
hy · per · ex · tend
Adjective:hyperextended
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Past Simple:hyperextended
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Past Participle:hyperextended
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Present Participle:hyperextending
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hyperextend Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To extend or straighten (a joint or limb) beyond its normal anatomical limits, often resulting in injury.

Example

"The gymnast was careful not to hyperextend her knees when landing on the mat."

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• Rhymes for hyperextend

• Nearby Words

hyperdrive
hyperefficient
hyperemotional
hyperextend
hypericum
hyperinflation
hyperintelligent

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a medical term combining the Greek prefix 'hyper-' (meaning 'over' or 'beyond') with the verb 'extend', from Latin 'extendere' ('to stretch out').

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