HYPERVENTILATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

produce hyperventilation in

Example: The nurses had to hyperventilate the patient

Categories: Treat, Care for

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

breathe excessively hard and fast

Example: The mountain climber started to hyperventilate

Categories: Breathe, Take a breath, Respire, Suspire

Synonyms

Hyperventilate

🔗 Related Words

hyper – A related word in the same word family.

ventilate – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

These related words all descended from the same ancestor thousands of years ago.