characterized by being more aware or conscious than normal
hyperconscious in American English
(ˌhaipərˈkɑnʃəs)
adjective
acutely aware
Derived forms
hyperconsciously
adverb
hyperconsciousness
noun
Word origin
[hyper- + conscious]hyper- is a prefix appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “over,” usually implyingexcess or exaggeration (hyperbole). On this model, hyper- is used, especially as opposed to hypo-, in the formation of compound words (hyperthyroid). Other words that use the affix hyper- include: hypercharge, hyperparathyroidism, hypertrophy, hyperurbanism, hyperventilation