What are some words that start with the prefix hyper?
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Jul 16, 2016
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Explanation:
The prefix hyper- comes to us from the Greek. It essentially means "over". It is often associated with technical terms - also from Greek - such as hyperglycemic, meaning too much blood sugar.
Other English words using this prefix include the following:
- hyperbole: exaggeration, over-statement.
- hyperactive: excessively active.
- hypersonic: much faster than the speed of sound.
