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

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

Other Resources:

Search for Hypercorrection on Dictionary.com!Search for Hypercorrection on Thesaurus.com!Search for Hypercorrection on Google!Search for Hypercorrection on Wikipedia!

Search