hyper- — English Dictionary

Prefix

1. Forms augmentative forms of the root word. over, above

   Usage

   • morpheme

2. Forms augmentative forms of the root word. much, more than normal

   Usage

   • morpheme

3. Forms augmentative forms of the root word. excessive

   Usage

   • morpheme

   Examples

   hyper- → hyperactive

4. Forms augmentative forms of the root word. intensely, extremely, exceptional

   Usage

   • morpheme

5. Forms augmentative forms of the root word. big, huge, giant

   Usage

   • morpheme

6. Used to create forms that are found beyond the root. beyond

   Usage

   • morpheme

   Synonyms

   trans-para-ultra-out-extra-preter-

   Examples

   hyper- → hypersonic

7. Used to create forms that are found beyond the root. existing in more than three spatial dimensions

   Usage

   • morpheme

   Examples

   hyper- → hyperspace

8. Used to create forms that are found beyond the root. linked non-sequentially

   Usage

   • morpheme

   Examples

   hyper- → hypertext