Definition of Hypercorrect

1. Adjective. (grammar) incorrect because of a mistaken idea of standard usage ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To change (a word or phrase) to an incorrect form in the mistaken belief that it is standard usage. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hypercorrect

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypercorrect

hypercone
hyperconfident
hyperconifold
hyperconifolds
hyperconjugated
hyperconjugation
hyperconnected
hyperconnectivity
hyperconscious
hyperconsumerism
hyperconsumerist
hyperconsumption
hypercontractile
hypercontractility
hypercontrolled
hypercorrect (current term)
hypercorrected
hypercorrecting
hypercorrection
hypercorrections
hypercorrective
hypercorrectly
hypercorrectness
hypercorrects
hypercorticoidism
hypercortisolism
hypercortisolisms
hypercortisonemia
hypercreative
hypercreativity

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