This article provides an extensive list of words starting with “hy” to help you expand your vocabulary and improve your language skills.
- Hydrogen- A colorless, odorless gas that is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe.
- Hyperbole- Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
- Hypothesis- A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, used as a starting point for further investigation.
- Hyphen- A punctuation mark (-) used to join words or split a word at the end of a line.
- Hypnosis- A state of human consciousness involving focused attention and reduced peripheral awareness.
- Hypertext- Text displayed on a computer screen with references (hyperlinks) to other texts or documents.
- Hypothetical- Based on or involving a suggested idea or theory; assumed for the sake of argument or investigation.
- Hype- Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion.
- Hyacinth- A bulbous plant with fragrant, colorful flowers.
- Hypoglycemia- Abnormally low blood sugar levels.
- Hysterical- Deriving from or affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion.
- Hypochondria- Abnormal anxiety about one’s health, especially with an unwarranted fear that one has a serious disease.
- Hyperactive- Showing extremely high physical activity, often to a degree considered abnormal.
- Hypersensitive- Excessively sensitive, either physically or emotionally.
- Hybrid- The offspring of two different species or varieties, often having characteristics of both.
- Hyperlink- A link from a hypertext document to another location or file.
- Hypoxia- Deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching tissues.
- Hypocritical- Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.
- Hypermarket- A large retail store combining a supermarket and a department store.
- Hyperdrive- A method of traveling faster than light used in science fiction.
- Hydrate- A compound, typically crystalline, in which water molecules are chemically bound to another compound.
- Hyperglycemia- An excess of glucose in the bloodstream, often associated with diabetes.
- Hyena- A carnivorous mammal of the family Hyaenidae, known for its distinctive laugh-like vocalizations.
- Hypodermic- Relating to the region immediately beneath the skin, often used to describe needles and injections.
- Hyperthermia- Abnormally high body temperature, typically caused by fever or exposure to high temperatures.
- Hyperventilate- To breathe at an abnormally rapid rate, resulting in decreased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.
- Hypnotize- To induce a state of hypnosis.
- Hydroplane- A motorboat designed to skim over the surface of water at very high speeds.
- Hyperinflation- Extremely rapid or uncontrolled inflation, often resulting in a sharp decrease in money’s value.
- Hypersonic- Relating to speeds exceeding five times the speed of sound.
- Hypothalamus- A region of the brain that controls functions such as hunger, thirst, and temperature regulation.
- Hypointense- Appearing darker on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compared to other tissues.
- Hyperopia- Farsightedness; a condition where distant objects are seen more clearly than near objects.
- Hydrophobia- Extreme or irrational fear of water, often associated with rabies.
- Hypnotic- Relating to or involving hypnosis.
- Hyaline- Transparent or translucent, typically referring to tissue or cartilage.
- Hydroelectric- Relating to the generation of electricity using flowing water.
- Hypercritical- Excessively and unreasonably critical, especially of small faults.
- Hyperactive- Overly energetic beyond the average level.
- Hypogeal- Germinating below the surface of the ground.
- Hypocaust- An ancient Roman system of underfloor heating.
- Hydraulic- Relating to the science of hydraulics; operated by liquid pressure.
- Hyperawareness- Heightened state of awareness.
- Hypersonic- Moving exceedingly fast, often above speeds of Mach 5.
- Hyperpolarize- Make more polarized, relating to nerve cells increasing the negativity inside the cell membrane.
- Hypoallergenic- Designed to reduce the possibility of an allergic response.
- Hypercarnivore- An animal with a diet mainly consisting of meat.
- Hypertrophy- The enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in the size of its cells.
- Hymn- A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
- Hypertensive- Relating to or suffering from high blood pressure.
- Hypophyseal- Pertaining to the pituitary gland.
- Hydraulic- Operated or moved by a fluid, especially water.
- Hypsography- The study or measurement of land elevation relative to sea level.
- Hyperalgesia- Increased sensitivity to pain.
- Hypothesize- To put forward a hypothesis.
- Hyperemia- Unusual amount of blood in part of the body; congestion.
- Hydrosphere- All water present on or under the earth’s surface.
- Hyphenation- The use of hyphens, especially to divide a word at the end of a line.
- Hypnotherapy- The use of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique.
- Hyperintense- Appearing brighter on MRI scans compared to other tissues.
- Hydrology- The scientific study of the properties and effects of water on earth.
- Hypermenorrhea- Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.
- Hyacinthine- Of a blue or purple color; resembling the flower of the plant hyacinth.
- Hyperaesthesia- Excessive sensitivity, particularly of the sensory nerves.
- Hyperosmolar- Having a high osmolarity, often referring to bodily fluids.
- Hyperploid- Having more than the normal number of chromosomes.
- Hyperlipemia- An abnormal amount of fat or lipids in the blood.
- Hyperkinesia- An abnormal increase in muscular activity.
- Hydrochloric- Pertaining to hydrochloric acid.
- Hypercapnia- Excessive carbon dioxide in the bloodstream.
- Hyperfine- Extremely fine in structure or detail.
- Hypostyle- Having a roof supported by columns, especially referring to ancient Egyptian architecture.
- Hydrodynamic- Relating to the forces acting on or exerted by fluids in motion.
- Hyperawareness- An exceptional or acute awareness.
- Hyperbaric- Relating to or denoting a higher than normal pressure, especially of oxygen.
- Hyperemia- Increased blood flow to different tissues in the body.
- Hypogean- Living below the surface of the ground.
- Hypothesis- testing – Conducting specific scientific tests to decide whether a hypothesis can be accepted or rejected.
- Hydraulic- Of or relating to the movement and behavior of water or other liquids.
- Hyperacidity- Excessive acidity, especially in the stomach.
- Hyperoxic- Containing a higher level of oxygen than normal.
- Hypertextual- Relating to hypertext.
- Hyperchromic- Excessive pigmentation; as related to cells or the skin.
- Hypnogenesis- The process of inducing sleep or hypnosis.
- Hylobatidae- Family of primates including gibbons and related species.
- Hyperplasia- The enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells.
- Hypocalcemia- Deficiency of calcium in the bloodstream.
- Hyperemic- Relating to increased blood flow.
- Hyperfunction- Excessive function or activity.
- Hypertrophic- Relating to or affected by hypertrophy.
- Hypotonic- Having reduced pressure or tone, often used to describe muscle or tissue states.
- Hypoxemia- Lower than normal level of oxygen in the blood.
- Hypercellular- Containing an excessive number of cells.
- Hyperthermic- Pertaining to high heat or temperature.
- Hyperbaric- Relating to or involving high pressure.
- Hyperphagia- Excessive eating or increased appetite.
- Hyperphosphatemia- Elevated levels of phosphate in the blood.
- Hypothenar- Relating to the fleshy mass at the base of the little finger.
- Hypostasis- The settling of blood in the lower portion of an organ or the body.