- hyperactivity
- noun Date: 1888 the state or condition of being excessively or pathologically active; especially attention deficit disorder
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hyperactivity — A higher than normal level of activity. Hyperactivity can be used to describe the increased action of a body function, such as hormone production, or behavior. A person who is hyperactive may seem to be always moving or fidgeting, impulsive,… … English dictionary of cancer terms
hyperactivity — hyperactive ► ADJECTIVE ▪ abnormally or extremely active. DERIVATIVES hyperactivity noun … English terms dictionary
hyperactivity — noun a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement • Derivationally related forms: ↑hyperactive • Hypernyms: ↑disorder, ↑upset • Part Holonyms: ↑attention deficit disorder, ↑ADD, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
hyperactivity — /huy peuhr ak tiv i tee/, n. 1. the condition of being hyperactive. 2. hyperkinesia. [1885 90; HYPERACTIVE + ITY] * * * … Universalium
