hyperactive
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hy·per·ac·tive

adjective \ˌhī-pər-ˈak-tiv\

Definition of HYPERACTIVE

1
: affected with or exhibiting hyperactivity; broadly : more active than is usual or desirable
2
: intricately or elaborately designed or detailed
hyperactive noun

Examples of HYPERACTIVE

  1. <the skyrocketing price of oil resulted in a wildly fluctuating, hyperactive stock market>
  2. <hyperactive children who are in dire need of a guardian with a firm hand>

First Known Use of HYPERACTIVE

1867

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