About The Word Hyper-
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What's The Definition Of Hyper-?Synonyms | Synonyms for Hyper-: Related Terms | Find terms related to Hyper-: See Also | Hyper- In Webster's Dictionary \Hy"per-\ [Gr. "ype`r over, above; akin to L. super, E.
over. See {Over}, and cf. {Super-}.]
1. A prefix signifying over, above; as, hyperphysical,
hyperthyrion; also, above measure, abnormally great,
excessive; as, hyper[ae]mia, hyperbola, hypercritical,
hypersecretion.
2. (Chem.) A prefix equivalent to super- or per-; as
hyperoxide, or peroxide. [Obs.] See {Per-}.
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