Which prefix means over?

Which prefix means over?

• A. Hyper: over
• B. Hypo: below
• C. Tachy: fast
• D. Brady: slow

Answer: (A)

Prefixes tell you how much or where something is relative to normal. When you need the sense of "over," the prefix that fits is hyper-, which signals above or beyond the usual level. For example, hyperactive means excessively active, and hyperthermia means an abnormally high temperature. The other prefixes describe different ideas: hypo- means below or under, tachy- means fast, and brady- means slow. So hyper- is the correct fit because it directly conveys the sense of "over."

Prefixes tell you how much or where something is relative to normal. When you need the sense of "over," the prefix that fits is hyper-, which signals above or beyond the usual level. For example, hyperactive means excessively active, and hyperthermia means an abnormally high temperature. The other prefixes describe different ideas: hypo- means below or under, tachy- means fast, and brady- means slow. So hyper- is the correct fit because it directly conveys the sense of "over."