Pronunciations (3)
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/ˌhaɪpəɹˈæk.tɪv/
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- Canada
- General-American
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/ˌhɑepəɹˈæk.tɪv/
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- Australia
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ˈhaɪp.ə(ɹ)ˌæk.tɪv
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- GB
Adjective
Having an increased state of activity
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More examples (1)
Salarians are noted for their high-speed metabolism, which allows them to function on just one hour of sleep a day. Their minds and bodies work faster than most sapient races, making them seem restless or hyperactive. The drawback of this active metabolism is a short lifespan of around 40 human years.
having attention deficit disorder (no longer used by the scientific community)
Adjective
more active than normal
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a hyperactive child