Where does “hyperinfestation” come from?
hyperinfestation (English) comes from English infestation, from Middle French infestation, from Late Latin infestatio.
hyperinfestation (English): Excessive infestation
Definitions
- Excessive infestation
Ancestry of “hyperinfestation”, step by step
hyperinfestation traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English infestation
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | infestation | The presence of a large number of pest organisms... |
| 2 | Middle French | infestation | — |
| 3 | Late Latin | infestatio | — |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |