hyperdialectism

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A form of hyperdialectalism — A phenomenon where a speaker attempts to use a dialect form or pronunciation, but overapplies it incorrectly, resulting in a form that is not authentic to the target dialect.

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Meanings

nounhyperdialectism (countable and uncountable, plural hyperdialectisms)

plural hyperdialectisms

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of hyperdialectalism.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
hyperadaptation
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APA

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

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

Chicago

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

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