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Definition of hypercorrection:

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

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