hypercorrection — is a modern (20c) term for the application of a grammatical rule, especially in sensitive areas of usage, in a case where it is not appropriate. Examples are (1) the use of a pronoun form I, he, etc., instead of me, him, etc., e.g. ☒ It is time… … Modern English usage
hypercorrection — [hī΄pər kə rek′shən] n. a nonstandard usage resulting from an overly conscious effort to avoid an error, as in the case of personal pronouns (Ex.: “between you and I”) … English World dictionary
Hypercorrection — For the psychological use, see Compensation (psychology). In linguistics or usage, hypercorrection is a non standard usage that results from the over application of a perceived rule of grammar or a usage prescription. A speaker or writer who… … Wikipedia
Hypercorrection — L hypercorrection consiste à s exprimer de manière « trop correcte », c est à dire le plus souvent d une manière grammaticalement incorrecte du fait même de vouloir parler le plus correctement possible. Sommaire 1 Linguistique 2… … Wikipédia en Français
hypercorrection — UK [ˌhaɪpə(r)kəˈrekʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌhaɪpərkəˈrekʃ(ə)n] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms hypercorrection : singular hypercorrection plural hypercorrections linguistics the use of incorrect grammar or pronunciation by someone who is trying to… … English dictionary
hypercorrection — noun see hypercorrect … New Collegiate Dictionary
hypercorrection — /huy peuhr keuh rek sheuhn/, n. Ling. 1. the substitution, in an inappropriate context, of a pronunciation, grammatical form, or usage thought by the speaker or writer to be appropriate, resulting usually from overgeneralizing in an effort to… … Universalium
hypercorrection — noun /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən,ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ a) The use of a nonstandard form due to a belief that it is more formal or more correct than the corresponding standard form. b) A nonstandard form so used. See Also: hypercorrect, hyper correct,… … Wiktionary
hypercorrection — n. mistaken substitution of an incorrect form in place of a correct form with the intention of avoiding a common grammatical error (e.g. to you and I instead of to you and me ) … English contemporary dictionary
hypercorrection — noun the use of an erroneous word form or pronunciation based on a false analogy with a correct or prestigious form, such as the use of I in he invited my husband and I to lunch. Derivatives hypercorrect adjective … English new terms dictionary
