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hyperactivity

[ hahy-per-ak-tiv-i-tee ]

noun

  1. the condition of being hyperactive.


hyperactivity

/ ³óī′pÉ™°ù-ă°ì-³ÙÄ­±¹â€²Ä­-³Ùŧ /

  1. An abnormally high level of activity or excitement shown by a person, especially a child, that interferes with the ability to concentrate or interact with others.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of hyperactivity1

First recorded in 1885–90; hyperactive + -ity
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But hyperactivity has taken its toll, and one day she finds herself unable to get out of bed.

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He had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder and drug-induced psychosis.

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Public health advocates see the announcement as a win after years of pushing for stricter oversight of synthetic dyes due to their links to hyperactivity in children and potential carcinogenic properties.

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It’s not a surprising response from someone who describes herself as neurodivergent, having only recently been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, which often includes difficulty paying attention.

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Another study by the UK's Food Standards Agency linked red dye 40 to increased hyperactivity in children.

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