Hyper (Greek for above or beyond) is a misunderstood prefix. It's used synonymously with "super" or "mega"; another mouthful from our overflowing cup of superlatives as though society were so full of excess that English needs as many greaters-than as possible to keep up, like the canard about Inuit language and snow. It is a disappointing misuse of an affix with potential; it can signify something more interesting than the caveman grunt of "bigger", "better".
On Hyperness
On Hyperness
On Hyperness
Hyper (Greek for above or beyond) is a misunderstood prefix. It's used synonymously with "super" or "mega"; another mouthful from our overflowing cup of superlatives as though society were so full of excess that English needs as many greaters-than as possible to keep up, like the canard about Inuit language and snow. It is a disappointing misuse of an affix with potential; it can signify something more interesting than the caveman grunt of "bigger", "better".