Associations to the word «Hypercorrection»
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Wiktionary
HYPERCORRECTION, noun. (linguistics) The use of a nonstandard form due to a belief that it is more formal or more correct than the corresponding standard form.
HYPERCORRECTION, noun. (linguistics) A nonstandard form so used.
Wise words
Man is a creature who lives not upon bread alone, but
principally by catch words.