# hyperventilation

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌhaɪpɚˌvɛntəˈleɪʃən/ · frequency rank #88,441

## Definitions
1. The state of breathing faster or deeper than necessary.

## Etymology
From hyper- + ventilation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hyperventilation