Associations to the word «Hypercorrect»

Wiktionary

HYPERCORRECT, adjective. (grammar) incorrect because of a mistaken idea of standard usage
HYPERCORRECT, verb. (transitive) To change (a word or phrase) to an incorrect form in the mistaken belief that it is standard usage.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada