HYPERCORRECTION


Meaning of HYPERCORRECTION in English

“+ noun

: an alteration of a speech habit on the basis of a false analogy (as when between you and I is used by one who is substituting it is I for it is me or when ˈfiŋə(r) is used for finger by one who is attempting to rid himself of pronunciations like ˈsiŋgə(r) for singer )

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