hyper

over, beyond, excessive

Spelled hyper · hyper 'over, beyond'

Greek hyper, over: hyperbole throws meaning beyond truth, hypercritical judgment goes too far; hypo is its under opposite.

Words built from it

hyperbole — deliberate exaggeration for effect
hyper- (beyond) + bol (throw)
hyperactive — unusually or excessively active
hyper- (excessive) + active
hypercritical — too ready to find faults
hyper- (excessive) + critical
hypersensitive — unusually sensitive physically or emotionally
hyper- (excessive) + sensitive
hypertension — abnormally high blood pressure
hyper- (high) + tension (pressure)
hypervigilant — excessively alert to possible danger
hyper- (excessive) + vigilant (watchful)