Associations to the word «Hypercorrection»
Noun
Adverb
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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
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.