hypercorrection
(noun)
noun
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.
(noun)
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.