Hyperactive
/ˌhaɪpəɹˈæk.tɪv/ adj
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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 having attention deficit disorder (no longer used by the scientific community)
Adjective
- 1 more active than normal wordnet
Example
More examples"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.