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hypercorrection

Noun CEFR C2
ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən

Definitions

  1. Nonstandard language use that results from the overapplication of a perceived prescriptive rule.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A nonstandard form so used.
    countable, uncountable

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CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

hypercorrectism hypercorrectness hypercorticism hypercorticoidemia hypercorticoidism hypercorticosteronemia

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