C1 verb Formal

hyperprimite

/ˌhaɪpərˈpraɪmaɪt/

To excessively prepare or treat a surface, subject, or system in anticipation of a specific action or reaction. It involves over-sensitizing or over-conditioning a target to ensure an immediate or heightened response.

Examples

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1

I had to hyperprimite the canvas with multiple layers because the old paint kept bleeding through.

I had to excessively prime the canvas with multiple layers because the old paint kept bleeding through.

2

The study aims to hyperprimite the neural pathways to measure the maximum possible reflex speed.

The study aims to over-sensitize the neural pathways to measure the maximum possible reflex speed.

3

Don't hyperprimite the situation; just tell them the news and let them react naturally.

Don't over-prepare the situation; just tell them the news and let them react naturally.

Word Family

Noun
hyperpriming
Verb
hyperprimite
Adverb
hyperprimitingly
Adjective
hyperprimited
Related
hyperprimer
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Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper' (meaning extreme) and 'prime' (to prepare). Imagine painting a wall with ten coats of primer instead of one.

Quick Quiz

The technician had to _______ the metal surface to ensure the specialized coating would adhere perfectly under extreme pressure.

Correct!

The correct answer is: hyperprimite

Examples

1

I had to hyperprimite the canvas with multiple layers because the old paint kept bleeding through.

everyday

I had to excessively prime the canvas with multiple layers because the old paint kept bleeding through.

2

The study aims to hyperprimite the neural pathways to measure the maximum possible reflex speed.

formal

The study aims to over-sensitize the neural pathways to measure the maximum possible reflex speed.

3

Don't hyperprimite the situation; just tell them the news and let them react naturally.

informal

Don't over-prepare the situation; just tell them the news and let them react naturally.

4

In this experiment, we hyperprimite the chemical catalyst to ensure the reaction occurs at sub-zero temperatures.

academic

In this experiment, we excessively treat the chemical catalyst to ensure the reaction occurs at sub-zero temperatures.

5

We need to hyperprimite the consumer base with targeted ads before the product launch.

business

We need to over-condition the consumer base with targeted ads before the product launch.

Word Family

Noun
hyperpriming
Verb
hyperprimite
Adverb
hyperprimitingly
Adjective
hyperprimited
Related
hyperprimer

Common Collocations

hyperprimite the surface to excessively prepare a surface
hyperprimite for success to prepare excessively for a positive outcome
hyperprimite the audience to overly influence an audience beforehand
hyperprimite the reaction to cause an excessive reaction through preparation
hyperprimite the engine to over-prep a mechanism for starting

Common Phrases

to hyperprimite a response

to trigger a calculated over-reaction

hyperprimite the deck

to stack the odds excessively in one's favor

hyperprimite the senses

to make one's senses overly alert

Often Confused With

hyperprimite vs primate

A primate is a biological mammal (like an ape), while hyperprimite is a verb meaning to over-prepare.

hyperprimite vs prime

Prime refers to the standard or necessary level of preparation, whereas hyperprimite implies an excessive or extreme degree.

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Usage Notes

This word is typically used in technical or scientific contexts where preparation is measured in degrees. It is formal and often found in psychological or material science literature.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often misspell the word as 'hyperprimate' or confuse it with biological terminology. It is strictly a verb in this form.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper' (meaning extreme) and 'prime' (to prepare). Imagine painting a wall with ten coats of primer instead of one.

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Word Origin

A modern construction combining the Greek 'hyper-' (over, beyond) with the English verb 'prime' (from Latin primus, meaning first).

Grammar Patterns

Regular verb: hyperprimites, hyperprimited, hyperprimiting. Often used with a direct object representing the subject being prepared. Usually appears in the active voice in technical instructions.
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Cultural Context

The term is sometimes used in specialized 'test-prep' vocabulary lists to describe psychological readiness strategies.

Quick Quiz

The technician had to _______ the metal surface to ensure the specialized coating would adhere perfectly under extreme pressure.

Correct!

The correct answer is: hyperprimite

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put

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To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

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A1

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A1

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seem

A1

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help

A1

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talk

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start

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