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hyperactive
adjective hy·per·ac·tive \ˌhī-pər-ˈak-tiv\
: extremely active or too active
Full Definition of HYPERACTIVE
1
: affected with or exhibiting hyperactivity; broadly : more active than is usual or desirable
2
: intricately or elaborately designed or detailed
— hyperactive noun
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First Known Use of HYPERACTIVE
1867
Related to HYPERACTIVE
- Synonyms
- agitated, excited, frenzied, heated, hectic, feverish, overactive, overwrought
- Antonyms
- imperturbable, nerveless, unexcitable, unflappable, unshakable
Rhymes with HYPERACTIVE
HYPERACTIVE Defined for Kids
hyperactive
adjective hy·per·ac·tive \ˌhī-pər-ˈak-tiv\
Definition of HYPERACTIVE for Kids
: extremely or overly active
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