adjective
hyperactive
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adjective
1
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
Word Forms
more hyperactive comparative, most hyperactive superlative
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Etymology
Built from hyper- ("over, excessive") + active.