Associations to the word «Hypercorrection»

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

Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.
Arabian Proverb