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hyper-

word-forming element meaning "over, above, beyond," and often implying "exceedingly, to excess," from Greek hyper (prep. and adv.) "over, beyond, overmuch, above measure," from PIE root *uper "over."

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  • hyperalgesia
  • hyperaphia
  • hyperbaric
  • hyperbaton
  • hyperbole
  • hyperborean
  • hypercritical
  • hyperextend
  • hyperglycemia
  • hyperinflation
  • hyperion
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