hypercorrection

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/ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ English

Definitions

noun

Nonstandard language use that results from the over-application of a perceived prescriptive rule.
A nonstandard form so used.

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Synonyms

hypercorrectism, hyper-correctism overcorrection overregularization overaccommodation overgeneration overaccentuation hyperbole hypercompensation verbosity over-accommodation overarticulation hyperutilization overemphasis overstatement hypercompliance overextension overinflection

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