hyperkinesis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)kɪˈniːsɪs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Hellenic *hupér Ancient Greek ῠ̔πέρ (hŭpér) Ancient Greek ῠ̔περ- (hŭper-)der. English hyper- English -kinesis English hyperkinesis From hyper- + -kinesis.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements.
- (countable, uncountable) A condition especially of childhood characterized by hyperactivity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hyperkineses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
hyperkinetic disorder (condition characterized by hyperactivity) · attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (condition characterized by hyperactivity) · hyperkinesia
Translations (12)
pt hipercinese (abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements) · ru гиперкине́з (abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements) · fr hyperkinésie (a condition characterized by hyperactivity) · pt hipercinesia (abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements) · pl hiperkineza (a condition characterized by hyperactivity) · it ipercinesia (abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements) · it ipercinesia (a condition characterized by hyperactivity) · pt hipercinese (a condition characterized by hyperactivity) · fr trouble hyperkinétique (a condition characterized by hyperactivity) · pt hipercinesia (a condition characterized by hyperactivity) · ru гиперкинези́я (a condition characterized by hyperactivity) · pl hiperkineza (abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements)