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hyper- — ► PREFIX 1) over; beyond; above: hypersonic. 2) excessively; above normal: hyperthyroidism. ORIGIN from Greek huper over, beyond … English terms dictionary
Hyper — may refer to: *Hyper operator in mathematics *a prefix used in mathematics to denote four or more dimensions (see Hyperspace theory, Hypersurface, Hypercube) *a prefix used in engineering and physics to denote a phenomenon above the super level… … Wikipedia
Hyper-Calvinism — is a pejorative for a theological position which holds that it is wrong to tell unbelievers to repent and believe the gospel. Hyper Calvinism arose from within the Calvinist tradition among the early English Particular Baptists in the mid 1700s,… … Wikipedia
Hyper- — Hy per [Gr. ype r over, above; akin to L. super, E. over. See {Over}, and cf. {Super }.] 1. A prefix signifying over, above; as, hyperphysical, hyperthyrion; also, above measure, abnormally great, excessive; as, hyper[ae]mia, hyperbola,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hyper- — [haıpə US pər] prefix [: Latin; Origin: Greek, from hyper above ] 1.) more than usual, especially too much ▪ hypersensitive (=too sensitive) ▪ hyper inflation ▪ a hyper extended knee 2.) beyond the usual size or limits ▪ a hyperlink (=from one… … Dictionary of contemporary English
hyper- — [haıpə US pər] prefix [: Latin; Origin: Greek, from hyper above ] 1.) more than usual, especially too much ▪ hypersensitive (=too sensitive) ▪ hyper inflation ▪ a hyper extended knee 2.) beyond the usual size or limits ▪ a hyperlink (=from one… … Dictionary of contemporary English
hyper- — [hī′pər] [Gr hyper < hyper, over, above, concerning: see SUPER2] prefix 1. over, above, more than the normal, excessive [hypercritical, hyperopia] 2. existing in a space of four or more dimensions [hyperplane] 3. Chem. former term for PER… … English World dictionary
hyper- — prefix Etymology: Latin hyper , from Greek, from hyper more at over 1. above ; beyond ; super < hypermarket > 2. a. excessively < hypersensitive > b. excessive … New Collegiate Dictionary
hyper- — hypo These prefixes are derived from Greek prepositions huper and hupo meaning ‘over, above’ and ‘under, below’ respectively. In English, hyperthermia means ‘abnormally high body temperature’ and hypothermia means ‘abnormally low body temperatur … Modern English usage
hyper- — UK US /haɪpər/ prefix ► too much, or greater or much more than usual: »hyperexpensive ► IT used to mean linked (= connected from one website, picture, video, etc. to another one) … Financial and business terms
