| a prefix appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “over,” usually implying excess or exaggeration (hyperbole); on this model used, especially as opposed to hypo-, in the formation of compound words (hyperthyroid). |
| hyper- pref.
[Greek huper-, from huper, over, beyond; see uper in Indo-European roots.] |
hyper- pref.
Over; above; beyond: hyperflexion.
Excessive; excessively: hyperhydration.
