hypercorrection

hypercorrection读音音标

英 [ˌhaɪpəkəˈrekʃn]

美 [ˌhaɪpərkˈrekʃn]

hypercorrection意思解释

n.

矫枉过正；

英英释义

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 produces a hypercorrection generally believes that the form is correct through misunderstanding of these rules, often combined with a desire to seem formal or educated.