Word
hyperactivity
Phoneticshy·per·ac·tiv·i·ty, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌhaɪpɝækˈtɪvɪti/
UK/hˌaɪpəɹɐktˈɪvɪti/
Medicine
Definition
n. a state of being very active, energetic, or restless. It often describes a child who has a lot of energy and cannot sit still for long.
n. a state of excessive physical or mental activity, often characterized by restlessness and an inability to remain seated. Frequently used in clinical contexts to describe a neurodevelopmental condition.
Examples
“The doctor checked for signs of hyperactivity in the child.”
“The teacher noticed that the student's hyperactivity made it difficult for him to focus during quiet reading time.”
“While some children exhibit hyperactivity as a natural part of their development, persistent and severe symptoms may indicate a need for professional intervention to manage attention and behavior.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor checked for signs of hyperactivity in the child.”
contextual
“The teacher noticed that the student's hyperactivity made it difficult for him to focus during quiet reading time.”
complex
“While some children exhibit hyperactivity as a natural part of their development, persistent and severe symptoms may indicate a need for professional intervention to manage attention and behavior.”
Real-World Examples
“Her findings also suggest that multitasking during meetings may help ADHD attendees manage boredom or hyperactivity.” “In addition, various rating scales are available to help quantify symptoms present that might indicate either inattention or hyperactivity.” Etymology
From hyper- + activity.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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