Where does “hyperprotective” come from?

hyperprotective (English) comes from English protective, from Medieval Latin prōtēctīvus.

hyperprotective (English): Very overprotective

Definitions

  1. Very overprotective

Ancestry of “hyperprotective”, step by step

hyperprotective traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via English protective

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishprotectiveserving, intended or wishing to protect;...
2Medieval Latinprōtēctīvus—

via English hyper

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishhyperhyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;...
Every word from Medieval Latin prōtēctīvus →Every word from English protective →