a mistake in writing or speech caused by someone trying to show that they know how to use language correctly according to the rules when in fact the form that they are using is wrong :

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/topic/274362/hypercorrectionRSS for NodeSat, 25 Jul 2026 00:36:10 GMTSat, 16 Apr 2022 10:27:49 GMT60The erroneous use of a word form or pronunciation based on a false analogy with a correct or prestigious form, such as between you and I for the standard between you and me.

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