Hyper- or Hypo-?

The prefix hyper- means "above," "beyond," or "excessively."

The prefix hypo- means "under" or "below normal."

Examples: Hypodermic needle (under the dermis)

Hyperactive child (excessively active)

See, for example, Hypercritical or Hypocritical?


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