hyper-

Definition

Forms augmentative forms of the root word.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑπέρ (hupér, “over”), from Proto-Indo-European *upér (“over, above”) (English over), from *upo (“under, below”) (whence English up). Doublet of over-, super-, sur-, and uber-.

Example Sentences

• "hyper- → hyperactive"
• "hyper- → hypersonic"
• "hyper- → hyperspace"