word-forming element meaning "over, above, beyond, exceedingly, to excess," from Greek hyper (prep. and adv.) "over, beyond, overmuch, above measure," from PIE super- "over" (see super-).
hyper- pref.
Over; above; beyond: hyperflexion.
Excessive; excessively: hyperhydration.
hyper- A prefix that means "excessive" or "excessively," especially in medical terms like hypertension and hyperthyroidism. |