English word hyperactive comes from English active, English hyper-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| active | English (eng) | A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting. (gay sexual slang) (of a homosexual man) enjoying a role in anal sex in which he penetrates, rather than being penetrated by his partner.. (heading, grammar) About verbs.. (specifically, of a volcano) Being an active volcano. Compare extinct and dormant. Applied to a form of the verb; — opposed to passive. See active voice.. Applied to [...] |
| hyper- | English (eng) | Excessive. Existing in more than three spatial dimensions. Linked non-sequentially. Over, above or beyond. |
| hyperactive | English (eng) | Having an increased state of activity. Having attention deficit disorder (no longer used by the scientific community). |