hypomania

hy·po·ma·ni·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə/

Definitions of hypomania word

noun hypomania a mania of low intensity. 1
noun hypomania A mild form of mania, marked by elation and hyperactivity. 1
noun hypomania an abnormal condition of extreme excitement, milder than mania but characterized by great optimism and overactivity and often by reckless spending of money 0
noun hypomania a mild form of mania, specif. of the manic phase of bipolar affective disorder 0

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Origin of hypomania

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; hypo- + -mania

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Parts of speech for Hypomania

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hypomania popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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