hyper
To subject to photographic hypersensitization, chiefly as a technique in astrophotographyTo subject (a film or plate) to photographic hypersensitization, chiefly as a technique in astrophotography.
» Tom is a little hyper.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To subject (a film or plate) to photographic hypersensitization, chiefly as a technique in astrophotography.
(transitive)To expose (an animal) to a disease-causing organism, to promote hyperimmunity.
Examples
8 sentencesTom is a little hyper.
France is a hyper-centralized country.
ruФранция — это гиперцентрализованная страна. — ninefi
deFrankreich ist ein hyperzentralisiertes Land. — ninefi
He's hyper-busy with work, family and everything else.
Sami's parents were hyper-religious.
In today's hyper-connected world, the desire for privacy can often be confused with having something to hide.
Origin
Shortenings, all ultimately from the prefix hyper-.Shortenings, all ultimately from the prefix hyper-.
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Forms
hypers, hypering, hypered, hyperedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle