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From hyper- +‎ active.

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hyperactive (comparative more hyperactive, superlative most hyperactive)

  1. having an increased state of activity
    • 2008, BioWare, Mass Effect, Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, →OCLC, PC, scene: Salarians: Biology Codex entry:
      Salarians are noted for their high-speed metabolism, which allows them to function on just one hour of sleep a day. Their minds and bodies work faster than most sapient races, making them seem restless or hyperactive. The drawback of this active metabolism is a short lifespan of around 40 human years.
  2. having attention deficit disorder (no longer used by the scientific community)

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hyperactive

  1. feminine singular of hyperactif