Definition of HYPERCORRECTION

hypercorrection

Plural: hypercorrections

Noun

  • Nonstandard language use that results from the overapplication of a perceived prescriptive rule.
  • A nonstandard form so used.

Origin / Etymology

From hyper- + correction.

Synonyms

hypercorrectism

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