hypersplit en · NOUN
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 split English hypersplit From hyper- + split.
Meanings
- Any split in which the angle formed by the legs measures greater than 180 degrees. Can be done to the front with either or both legs elevated, or in a straddle split with one or both legs elevated, or with a standing leg lift.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hypersplits | Number=Plur | lexicographic |