hyperfunction

hy·per·func·tion

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-per-fuhngk-shuh n]
- /ˌhaɪ pərˈfʌŋk ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-per-fuhngk-shuh n]
- /ˌhaɪ pərˈfʌŋk ʃən/

Definitions of hyperfunction word

noun hyperfunction abnormally increased function, especially of glands or other organs. 1
noun hyperfunction (mathematics) A generalization of a function. 1
noun hyperfunction excessive activity or functioning 0
noun hyperfunction a pair of holomorphic functions distinguished by a boundary 0
noun hyperfunction (medicine) Abnormally elevated function. 0

See all 5 definitions of hyperfunction

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Origin of hyperfunction

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; hyper- + function

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Parts of speech for Hyperfunction

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hyperfunction popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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