Hyper-
Pronunciation : Hy"per-.
Etymology : [Gr. super, E. over. See Over, and cf. Super-.]
Definition : 1. A prefix signifying over, above; as, hyperphysical, hyperthyrion; also, above measure, abnormally great, excessive; as, hyper?mia, hyperbola, hypercritical, hypersecretion.
2. (Chem.)
Defn: A prefix equivalent to super- or per-; as hyperoxide, or peroxide. [Obs.] See Per-.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913