noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An intense form of mental concentration or visualization that focuses the consciousness on a narrow subject. uncountable

   "Such are the three branches of the first power or focal passions, whereof unityism is the trunk or hyperfocus."

Verb

1. 1
   To focus intensely. intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

hyperinterest

Example

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"Such are the three branches of the first power or focal passions, whereof unityism is the trunk or hyperfocus."

Etymology

From hyper- + focus.

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