adjective
hyperactive
heye-puhr-AK-tihv
Hyperactive (adjective) means Unusually restless and constantly in motion, more active than is typical or healthy. Example: “The puppy was hyperactive, tearing around the yard nonstop.”
adjective
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Unusually restless and constantly in motion, more active than is typical or healthy.
"The puppy was hyperactive, tearing around the yard nonstop."
"Sugar seemed to make the children hyperactive at the party."
How to use hyperactive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWay more active or restless than normal.
Common pairings
hyperactive child
hyperactive behavior
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more hyperactive
- Superlative
- most hyperactive
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Etymology
Built from hyper- ("over, excessive") + active.
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What does “hyperactive” mean?
The word “hyperactive” means unusually restless and constantly in motion, more active than is typical or healthy. In plain terms, way more active or restless than normal.
How do you pronounce “hyperactive”?
“Hyperactive” is pronounced heye-puhr-AK-tihv (/ˌhaɪpəɹˈæk.tɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “hyperactive” in a sentence?
Here is “hyperactive” used in a sentence: “The puppy was hyperactive, tearing around the yard nonstop.”
What is another word for “hyperactive”?
Words with a similar meaning to “hyperactive” include overactive, hyper and overenergetic.
What is the opposite of “hyperactive”?
The opposite of “hyperactive” — its antonyms — are hypoactive, underactive, calm and slow.
What part of speech is “hyperactive”?
“Hyperactive” is an adjective.
