English

Alternative forms

• hyper-correction

Noun

hypercorrection ‎(plural hypercorrections)

1. (linguistics) The use of a nonstandard form due to a belief that it is more formal or more correct than the corresponding standard form.
2. (linguistics) A nonstandard form so used.

Usage notes

• Since it is often a matter of some debate whether a given form is standard or correct, the use of the term hypercorrection is typically subjective.

Related terms

• hypercorrect, hyper-correct
• hypercorrective, hyper-corrective
• hypercorrectness, hyper-correctness

Translations

See also

• incorrection

French

Etymology

hyper- +‎ correction

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /i.pɛʁ.kɔ.ʁɛk.sjɔ̃/
• Homophone: hypercorrections
• Hyphenation: hy‧per‧co‧rrec‧tion

Noun

hypercorrection f ‎(plural hypercorrections)

1. hypercorrection