hyperactivity

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

noun

1. the condition of being hyperactive.

2. hyperkinesia.

hyperactivity

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperactivity¹

First recorded in 1885–90; hyperactive + -ity

Example Sentences

Brown started to suspect they also suffered from something else, what had recently become known as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has tapped into these anxieties, blaming chemicals, food additives and medications for increasing rates of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, anxiety and gender dysphoria.

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Hundreds of lawsuits linking acetaminophen to autism or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder have been filed, though a federal judge in 2023 ruled that the scientific evidence behind the claims was unreliable.

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A turning point: Gabriel learned that the ill effects of certain synthetic food dyes can be amplified in children who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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The exposure was also linked to particular symptoms of autism, including social withdrawal, hyperactivity and repetitive behaviors such as hand flapping and body rocking.

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