hyperkinesia
noun
an abnormal amount of uncontrolled muscular action; spasm.
hyperkinetic
-
a word derived from
hyperkinesia.
Example Sentences
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Born in Cuba’s working-class neighborhoods — known colloquially as repartos — this hyperkinetic fusion of reggaetón, timba and Afro-Cuban rhythms has become the island’s score.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2025
And, in its earlier forms, our own Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders acknowledged this, too, from the other end—more than depression, anxiety or attention deficit disorders, you had depressive, anxious, and hyperkinetic “reactions.”
From Slate ● May 26, 2024
Per the latter, these can include "wobble cushions for hyperkinetic children to sit on and wiggle; noise-cancelling headphones for sound-sensitivity; stim toys to help induce focus; egg-timers to help structure independent learning time."
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2023
Quinn is hoping their three-point attack and a hyperkinetic defense can overcome basketball physics which favors bigger players in most matchups.
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2023
Her geeky demeanor and hyperkinetic speech pattern reminded me of Jordan, my favorite character in Real Genius.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
