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Noun: hyperactivity  ,hI-pu,rak'ti-vu-tee
  1. A condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement
    "The child's hyperactivity made it difficult for him to focus in class"

Derived forms: hyperactivities

Type of: disorder, upset

Part of: ADD, ADHD, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, hyperkinetic syndrome, MBD, minimal brain damage, minimal brain dysfunction

Encyclopedia: Hyperactivity