What does hyperactive mean?
Hyperactive means having an increased state of activity.
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/ˌhaɪpəɹˈæk.tɪv/ · adjective
having an increased state of activity.
Salarians are noted for their high-speed metabolism, which allows them to function on just one hour of sleep a day. Their minds and bodies work faster than most sapient races, making them seem restless or hyperactive. The drawback of this active metabolism is a short lifespan of around 40 human years.
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Hyperactive means having an increased state of activity.
Common synonyms include overactive, hyper, hyperactive, overenergetic.
Possible antonyms include hypoactive, underactive, calm, slow.
Salarians are noted for their high-speed metabolism, which allows them to function on just one hour of sleep a day. Their minds and bodies work faster than most sapient races, making them seem restless or hyperactive. The drawback of this active metabolism is a short lifespan of around 40 human years.
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