Hyper-
Hyper-
[Greek "ype`r over, above; akin to Latin super, English over. See Over, and compare Super-.]
1.
A prefix signifying over, above; as, hyperphysical, hyperthyrion; also, above measure, abnormally great, excessive; as, hyperamia, hyperbola, hypercritical, hypersecretion.
2.
(Chemistry) A prefix equivalent to super- or per-; as hyperoxide, or peroxide. [Obs.] See Per-.