HYPERCORRECTION

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There are 2 meanings of the word Hypercorrection.

How to pronounce hypercorrection:

Nonstandard language use that results from the over-application of a perceived prescriptive rule.

A nonstandard form so used.

"She used hypercorrection by pronouncing the word 'often' as 'off-ten' to avoid the common mispronunciation."

"Linguists study hypercorrection as a phenomenon in language."

"Using the term 'whom' in every sentence, even when 'who' is grammatically correct, is an example of hypercorrection."

"He made a hypercorrection by saying 'between you and I' instead of 'between you and me'."

"The use of hypercorrection can make a person appear pedantic or overly formal."

Is HYPERCORRECTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, hypercorrection is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HYPERCORRECTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 27.

Is HYPERCORRECTION a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, hypercorrection is valid for Words With Friends

Valid Word
HYPERCORRECTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is HYPERCORRECTION a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, hypercorrection is valid for WordFeud

Valid Word
HYPERCORRECTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 30.

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