hyperacidic
|hy-per-a-cid-ic|
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/ˌhaɪpərəˈsɪdɪk/
excessively acidic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hyperacidic' originates from the prefix 'hyper-' meaning 'excessive' and the root 'acidic' meaning 'containing acid'.
Historical Evolution
'hyperacidic' was formed by combining the Greek prefix 'hyper-' with the Latin-derived word 'acidic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'excessively acidic', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/01 19:18