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Definition of Hypercorrection
1. 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. ¹
2. Noun. (linguistics) A nonstandard form so used. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hypercorrection
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypercorrection
Literary usage of Hypercorrection
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"Between you and I is frequently mentioned as a hypercorrection; ... Another common
hypercorrection involves the use of an -ly adverb where an adjective or ..."
2. From Latin to Spanish by Paul M. Lloyd (1987)
"At this stage there may be further hypercorrection, but this time hypercorrection
from above: that is, the careful speech of those who want to avoid the ..."
3. Latin Technical Phlebotomy and Its Middle English Translation: Transactions, APS by Linda Voigts (2007)
"... with the hypercorrection of the addition of h- before words with an initial
vowel.115 Instances of this hypercorrection are found in lines 78 (2), ..."
4. Lateral curvature of the spine and round shoulders by Robert Williamson Lovett (1916)
""In the cases where there is no marked bony lesion one can always accomplish
correction and hypercorrection of the lateral deviation. ..."
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