hyperactive

From hyper- +‎ active.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈhaɪp.ə(ɹ)ˌæk.tɪv/

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• Rhymes: -æktɪv

hyperactive (comparative more hyperactive, superlative most hyperactive)

1. having an increased state of activity
   • 2008, BioWare, Mass Effect, Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, →OCLC, PC, scene: Salarians: Biology Codex entry:

     Salarians are noted for their high-speed metabolism, which allows them to function on just one hour of sleep a day. Their minds and bodies work faster than most sapient races, making them seem restless or hyperactive. The drawback of this active metabolism is a short lifespan of around 40 human years.

2. having attention deficit disorder (no longer used by the scientific community)

• overactive

• hypoactive

• hyperactive battlefield
• hyperactively

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hyperactive

1. feminine singular of hyperactif