Definition

A condition characterized by excessive movement and restlessness, often seen in children and sometimes associated with attention disorders.

Example

The teacher noticed several students showing signs of hyperactivity during the lesson.

Conversation

Have you noticed how much energy Jake has lately?

Yeah, it's like he has a case of hyperactivity or something.

I wonder if he needs to find a way to calm down a bit.

Definitely! Maybe some regular exercise would help him.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hyperactivity → It is formed from "hyper-" (meaning over or excessive) and "activity" (from Latin "activitas", meaning the state of being active). The word describes a state of being excessively active or having an unusually high level of activity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive' combined with 'activity' which refers to being active. This helps you remember that hyperactivity means being excessively active.

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