hypercorrection (7 synonym found)

Hypercorrection has 7 synonyms. The top synonyms for hypercorrection are solecism, spoonerism, malapropism, misusage, mispronunciation, bull, fluff. Another word for hypercorrection is solecism. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for hypercorrection?

A common synonym for hypercorrection is solecism. Other synonyms include spoonerism, malapropism, misusage, mispronunciation.

How many synonyms does hypercorrection have?

Hypercorrection has 7 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does hypercorrection mean?

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

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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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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