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hyperactive Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˌhaɪpəɹˈæk.tɪv/

What Is Another Word for Hyperactive?

Other words for hyperactive include overactive. A word with the opposite meaning is hypoactive.

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Hyperactive as an Adjective

1

Having an increased state of activity

2

(Can we verify this sense?) having attention deficit disorder (no longer used by the scientific community)

3

Having attention deficit disorder (no longer used by the scientific community)

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Hyperactive in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

hyperactive (comparative more hyperactive, superlative most hyperactive)

Words That Rhyme With Hyperactive

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Origin of Hyperactive

From hyper- + active.

Hyperactive at a Glance

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation//ˌhaɪpəɹˈæk.tɪv//
Syllables1
MeaningHaving an increased state of activity
Synonymsoveractive
Antonymshypoactive
Comparative / superlativemore hyperactive, most hyperactive

Pronouncing Hyperactive

You say hyperactive as //ˌhaɪpəɹˈæk.tɪv//. It has 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Hyperactive

What part of speech is hyperactive?

Hyperactive is an adjective.

What is the opposite of hyperactive?

The opposite of hyperactive is hypoactive.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of hyperactive?

The comparative form is more hyperactive and the superlative form is most hyperactive.

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