hyperextension

hy·per·ex·ten·sion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-per-ik-sten-shuh n]
- /ˌhaɪ pər ɪkˈstɛn ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-per-ik-sten-shuh n]
- /ˌhaɪ pər ɪkˈstɛn ʃən/

Definitions of hyperextension word

noun hyperextension the extension of a part of the body beyond normal limits. 1
noun hyperextension The extension of a joint beyond its normal range; the condition of being hyperextended. 1
noun hyperextension extension of an arm or leg beyond its normal limits 0

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Origin of hyperextension

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; hyper- + extension

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Parts of speech for Hyperextension

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Hyperextension

hyperextension popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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