hyperactivity
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hy·per·ac·tiv·i·ty

noun \-ˌak-ˈti-və-tē\

Definition of HYPERACTIVITY

: the state or condition of being excessively or pathologically active; especially : attention deficit disorder

First Known Use of HYPERACTIVITY

1888

Rhymes with HYPERACTIVITY

hy·per·ac·tiv·i·ty

noun \ˌhī-pə-ˌrak-ˈtiv-ət-ē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural hy·per·ac·tiv·i·ties

Medical Definition of HYPERACTIVITY

: a state or condition of being excessively or pathologically active; especially : attention deficit disorder

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