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Meaning of 'hyper-' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Hyper-
- A prefix signifying over, above; as, hyperphysical, hyperthyrion; also, above measure, abnormally great, excessive; as, hyperaemia, hyperbola, hypercritical, hypersecretion.
- A prefix equivalent to super- or per-; as hyperoxide, or peroxide. [Obs.] See Per-.

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hyp hypaethral hypallage hypanthia hypanthium hypanthiums hypapophyles hypapophysis hyparterial hypaspist

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