"hyper-" meaning in English

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Prefix

IPA: /ˈhaɪpər/ Forms: hyper-
Head templates: {{prefix}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Meaning "above," "beyond," or "extreme," often indicating an excessive degree or level.
    Sense id: simple-hyper--en-prefix-APfRklWA
     
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  "lang": "English",
  "lang_code": "en",
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  "senses": [
    {
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "The patient was diagnosed with hypertension, meaning high blood pressure. (hyper- + tension)"
        },
        {
          "text": "Her reaction was hyperactive compared to the others. (hyper- + active)"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "Meaning \"above,\" \"beyond,\" or \"extreme,\" often indicating an excessive degree or level."
      ],
      "id": "simple-hyper--en-prefix-APfRklWA"
    }
  ],
  "sounds": [
    {
      "ipa": "/ˈhaɪpər/"
    }
  ],
  "word": "hyper-"
}

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        "Prefix"
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    }
  ],
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    {
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    }
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    {
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        {
          "text": "The patient was diagnosed with hypertension, meaning high blood pressure. (hyper- + tension)"
        },
        {
          "text": "Her reaction was hyperactive compared to the others. (hyper- + active)"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "Meaning \"above,\" \"beyond,\" or \"extreme,\" often indicating an excessive degree or level."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "sounds": [
    {
      "ipa": "/ˈhaɪpər/"
    }
  ],
  "word": "hyper-"
}

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