hyperhydration
|hy-per-hy-dra-tion|
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/ˌhaɪpərhaɪˈdreɪʃən/
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/ˌhaɪpəhaɪˈdreɪʃən/
excessive addition or presence of water
Etymology
'hyperhydration' originates from Greek-derived elements and modern formation: the prefix 'hyper-' (Greek) meaning 'over' combined with 'hydrate' (via New Latin/French from Greek 'hydor' meaning 'water') and the suffix '-ation' (from Latin '-ationem') forming a noun.
'hyperhydration' developed as a compound of 'hyper-' + 'hydration' in scientific and medical English in the 20th century; it derives from Greek elements ('hyper-' + 'hydor') mediated by New Latin and modern English formation.
The root sense originally relates to 'water' ('hydor') and 'to make or become water/contain water'; with 'hyper-' the compound came to mean 'excessive addition or presence of water' in medical and scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
excessive accumulation of water in the body or tissues; overhydration, which can disrupt electrolyte balance.
Severe hyperhydration can cause hyponatremia and swelling.
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Noun 2
the process or state of adding an unusually large amount of water to a substance or chemical compound (e.g., in chemistry or crystallography).
The hyperhydration of the crystal changed its structure and properties.
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Noun 3
a deliberate practice of ingesting extra fluids before exercise or an event to increase body water stores and potentially improve performance or thermoregulation.
Some athletes use hyperhydration strategies before endurance events to delay fatigue.
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Last updated: 2025/09/07 21:11