hyper-correction

A form of hypercorrection — Nonstandard language use that results from the overapplication of a perceived prescriptive rule.

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Meanings

nounhyper-correction (countable and uncountable, plural hyper-corrections)

plural hyper-corrections

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of hypercorrection.
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