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noun
The extension of a joint beyond its normal range; the condition of being hyperextended.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
An exercise performed by lying on the stomach, ideally inclined upwards as on a Roman chair to reach a higher range of motion, and raising and lowering the upper torso.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
greater than normal extension
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: extension
History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Hellenic *hupér Ancient Greek ῠ̔πέρ (hŭpér) Ancient Greek ῠ̔περ- (hŭper-)der. English hyper- English extension English hyperextension From hyper- + extension.
Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
