hyper-correctness

A form of hypercorrectness — The state or condition of being hypercorrect.

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Meanings

nounhyper-correctness (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of hypercorrectness.

Origin

From hyper-correct + -ness.

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APA

hyper-correctness. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyper-correctness

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“hyper-correctness.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyper-correctness. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hyper-correctness,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyper-correctness.

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