Hyperactive

//ˌhaɪpəɹˈæk.tɪv// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    having an increased state of activity

    "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."

  2. 2
    having attention deficit disorder (no longer used by the scientific community)
Adjective
  1. 1
    more active than normal wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
activecursoryfranticfreneticfrenziedhectic

Example

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"His book's onetime ghostwriter now offers a withering critique: "Tom has the attention span and the knowledge base of a hyperactive nine-year-old.""

Etymology

From hyper- + active.

Related phrases

hyperactive battlefieldattention deficit disorder

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