Hyperaktivität

[ˌhypɐʔaktiviˈtɛːt]

/[ˌhypɐʔaktiviˈtɛːt]/ noun

The verdict

“Hyperaktivität” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
14
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Eigenschaft/Handlungsweise, in übersteigertem (hyper-) Maße körperliche Unruhe, Bewegung (motorische Aktivität) zu zeigen

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Index DE-hyperaktivitat · Hyperaktivität · German

Hyperaktivität · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 14 letters
  • VOW-6 6 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "H" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Hyperaktivität
PropertyValue
HeadwordHyperaktivität
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˌhypɐʔaktiviˈtɛːt]
Letters14
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Hyperaktivität“ im Deutschen

Hyperaktivitätliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Hyperaktivität is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˌhypɐʔaktiviˈtɛːt]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Hyperaktivität, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since nothing in our dataset looks or sounds close enough to cause mix-ups.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Hyperaktivität, spelled H-Y-P-E-R-A-K-T-I-V-I-T-Ä-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    Eigenschaft/Handlungsweise, in übersteigertem (hyper-) Maße körperliche Unruhe, Bewegung (motorische Aktivität) zu zeigen
  2. 2
    psychische Störung, bei der körperliche Unruhe, mangelnde Selbstregulation, auffälliges Sozialverhalten und generell impulsives Verhalten mit Konzentrationsschwäche einhergehen

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Hyperaktivität appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. „Dies wiederum löst einen ungeheuren Reizstress aus und trägt wesentlich zu der körperlichen Unruhe, der Hyperaktivität bei.“
  2. „Dem werden wir auf den Grund gehen, indem ich erkläre was AD(H)S mit und ohne Hyperaktivität ist und welche sanften Behandlungen nach meinen Erfahrungen empfehlenswert sind.“

Antonyms

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Hyperaktivität"?
"Hyperaktivität" is spelled H-Y-P-E-R-A-K-T-I-V-I-T-Ä-T. The IPA pronunciation is [ˌhypɐʔaktiviˈtɛːt].
What does "Hyperaktivität" mean?
As a noun, "Hyperaktivität" means: Eigenschaft/Handlungsweise, in übersteigertem (hyper-) Maße körperliche Unruhe, Bewegung (motorische Aktivität) zu zeigen
How do you pronounce "Hyperaktivität"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Hyperaktivität" is [ˌhypɐʔaktiviˈtɛːt]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Hyperaktivität" come from?
"Hyperaktivität" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list