hyperfunction
|hy-per-func-tion|
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/ˌhaɪpərˈfʌŋkʃən/
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/ˌhaɪpəˈfʌŋkʃən/
excessive function
Etymology
'hyperfunction' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive' and the word 'function' from Latin 'functio' meaning 'performance'.
'hyperfunction' was formed by combining the Greek prefix 'hyper-' with the Latin-derived word 'function', and it has been used in English since the 19th century.
Initially, it meant 'excessive functioning', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an excessive or above-normal level of functioning, often used in medical contexts to describe glands or organs.
The patient was diagnosed with hyperfunction of the thyroid gland.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 23:38