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Definition of hyper- in English:

hyper-

prefix

  • 1Over; beyond; above.

    ‘hypersonic’
    1. 1.1Excessively; above normal.
      ‘hyperthyroidism’

  • 2Relating to hypertext.

    ‘hyperlink’

Origin

From Greek huper ‘over, beyond’.

Pronunciation

hyper-

/ˈhʌɪpə/