Understanding Hyper, Sym, and Syn Words
Explore a collection of words with the prefixes hyper, sym, and syn, showcasing concepts of togetherness and similarity. From hyperactive and hyperbole to hypersensitive and hypertension, delve into the meanings of these terms in various contexts. Discover meanings such as overly active, exaggeration, overly critical, abnormally high blood pressure, and more through this informative word list.
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Word List: hyper sym-,syn- = together, same
hyperactive overly active; abnormally busy
hyperbole an overstated comment; exaggeration
hypercritical overly critical; harsh in judgment; hard to please
hyperextend to injure a body part (e.g., knee, elbow) by bending it beyond how far it should normally bend
hyperglycemia abnormally high level of sugar in the blood; a blood sugar level above what is needed for healthy blood
hypersensitive overly sensitive; sensitivity beyond what is normal
hypertension abnormally high blood pressure; having blood pressure over what is normal
hyperthermia very high fever; body temperature over and above what is normal and healthy
hyperthyroidism a disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is faster than normal and overly productive; results in a rapid pulse, nervousness, and loss of weight
hyperventilate to breathe rapidly and deeply; to breathe beyond normal or what is necessary
