hyperactivity
noun
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Definition of hyperactivity
1
: the state or condition of being overly active
Canada geese are disarmingly expressive. … They disdain the frantic hyperactivity of smaller birds.— Benjamin B. Bachman
2
: increased levels of function or activity especially when considered abnormally excessive
She had developed delusions of invincibility, along with bouts of hyperactivity and severe insomnia.— Per Ola and Emily D'Aulaire
especially
: higher than usual levels of movement and activity (such as excessive talking or fidgeting) typically associated with attention deficit disorder
An estimated 1 in 50 school-age children in the United States, receive stimulant medication to help quell inattentiveness and hyperactivity. — Christine Mlot
Examples of hyperactivity in a Sentence
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His disorganization and slow pace through school could point to an underlying problem such as a learning disability or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). — Liz Weston | Nerdwallet.com, oregonlive.com, "Liz Weston: A break from college may give slow-moving son time to get his financial life in order," 20 July 2019 One major stumbling block in getting kids ready for school is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). — Serena Gordon, chicagotribune.com, "Many youngsters aren’t ready for kindergarten, pediatricians say," 29 July 2019 His disorganization and slow pace through school could point to an underlying problem such as a learning disability or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). — Liz Weston | Nerdwallet.com, oregonlive.com, "Liz Weston: A break from college may give slow-moving son time to get his financial life in order," 20 July 2019 His disorganization and slow pace through school could point to an underlying problem such as a learning disability or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). — Liz Weston | Nerdwallet.com, oregonlive.com, "Liz Weston: A break from college may give slow-moving son time to get his financial life in order," 20 July 2019 Adderall, a medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, contains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. — Gary Klien, The Mercury News, "Bay Area doctor accused of medical, sexual improprieties," 15 July 2019 His disorganization and slow pace through school could point to an underlying problem such as a learning disability or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). — Liz Weston, latimes.com, "This son’s failure to launch is hurting his parent’s finances," 14 July 2019 The lengthy list of FASD symptoms includes (among others) speech delays, memory problems, cognitive delays, hyperactivity, difficulty focusing, and learning disabilities. — Anchorage Daily News, "Living with FASD: ‘I’m going to have this for the rest of my life’," 28 June 2019 At 25, Fillmore had long struggled with mental illness, but Xanax and hyperactivity medication had stabilized her. — Washington Post, "AP Investigation: Many US jails fail to stop inmate suicides," 18 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hyperactivity.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for hyperactivity
hyperactivity
noun
hy·per·ac·tiv·i·ty
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plural hyperactivities
Medical Definition of hyperactivity
: a state or condition of being excessively or pathologically active
especially
: attention deficit disorder
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