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hyperresponsive

re·spon·sive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-spon-siv]
    • /rɪˈspɒn sɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-spon-siv]
    • /rɪˈspɒn sɪv/

Definitions of hyperresponsive word

  • adjective hyperresponsive responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government. 1
  • adjective hyperresponsive Physiology. acting in response, as to some stimulus. 1
  • adjective hyperresponsive characterized by the use of responses: responsive worship. 1
  • adjective hyperresponsive exhibiting an exaggerated response to stimuli 0

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Origin of hyperresponsive

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word respōnsīvus. See response, -ive

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Parts of speech for Hyperresponsive

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hyperresponsive popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for hyperresponsive

adverb hyperresponsive

  • catatonically — in a catatonic or exceedingly rigid manner
  • expressionlessly — Without expression; in an expressionless way.
  • forgetfully — In a forgetful manner.
  • indifferently — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
  • inertly — having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.

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