Hypersocial
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Extremely social.
"Some rats in these overcrowded communities appeared to develop hypersocial tendencies, seemingly obtaining accentuated satisfaction from close social contacts, refusing to eat except in the company of their companions."
- 2 Going out of their way to please their owner, as compared to a merely tame animal.
Example
More examples"Some rats in these overcrowded communities appeared to develop hypersocial tendencies, seemingly obtaining accentuated satisfaction from close social contacts, refusing to eat except in the company of their companions."
Etymology
From hyper- + social.
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