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hypercorrection

Noun

Meaning

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

(linguistics) A nonstandard form so used.
Synonym: hypercorrectism

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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It is often criticised as a form of hypercorrection coming from a widespread ignorance of the proper use of the apostrophe or of punctuation in general. Source: Internet

The pronunciation /ˈheɪtʃ/ may be a hypercorrection formed by analogy with the names of the other letters of the alphabet, most of which include the sound they represent. Source: Internet

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