hyper- Meaning, Definition & Usage

Hy"per-

Etymology

Gr. over, above; akin to L. super, E. over. See Over, and cf. Super-.

Definitions

1. A prefix signifying over, above; as, hyperphysical, hyperthyrion; also, above measure, abnormally great, excessive; as, hyperæmia, hyperbola, hypercritical, hypersecretion.
2. (Chem.) A prefix equivalent to super- or per-; as hyperoxide, or peroxide. Obs. See Per-.