Found 1 items, similar to Hyper-.
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Definition: Hyper-
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, hypercritical,
hypersecretion.
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2. (Chem.) A prefix equivalent to super- or per-; as
hyperoxide, or peroxide. [Obs.] See
Per-.
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