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hypomania

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A mild form of mania, especially the phase of several mood disorders characterized by euphoria or hyperactivity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: medicine, sciences

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History

Etymology

From hypo- + -mania, after German Hypomanie.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: hypománie — mild form of mania
  • Finnish: hypomania — mild form of mania
  • French: hypomanie — mild form of mania
  • Turkish: hipomani — mild form of mania