What are some words that start with the prefix hyper?

See explanation for some examples...

The prefix hyper- comes to us from the Greek. It essentially means "over". It is often associated with technical terms - also from Greek - such as hyperglycemic, meaning too much blood sugar.

Other English words using this prefix include the following:

• hyperbole: exaggeration, over-statement.
• hyperactive: excessively active.
• hypersonic: much faster than the speed of sound.