HYPERCORRECTION

Etymology

Noun

hypercorrection (countable and uncountable, plural hypercorrections)

(linguistics) Nonstandard language use that results from the over-application of a perceived prescriptive rule.

(linguistics) A nonstandard form so used.

• Synonym: hypercorrectism, hyper-correctism

Usage notes

• Since it is often a matter of some debate whether a given form is standard or "correct", the use of the term hypercorrection is typically subjective.

Source: Wiktionary

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