hypercorrection
English
/ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/, /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/
noun
Definitions
- (linguistics) Nonstandard language use that results from the over-application of a perceived prescriptive rule.
- (linguistics) A nonstandard form so used.
Etymology
Prefix from English correction.
Origin
English
correction
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- autocorrection English
- correction English
- correction line English
- correctional English
- correctioner English
- geocorrection English
- immunocorrection English
- incorrection English
- miscorrection English
- overcorrection English
- precorrection English
- recorrection English
- undercorrection English
- correccion Old French