Correct vs Hypercorrection - What's the difference?
correct | hypercorrection |
Free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
To make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.
(by extension) To grade (examination papers).
To inform (someone) of the latter's error.
(linguistics) The use of a nonstandard form due to a belief that it is more formal or more correct than the corresponding standard form.
(linguistics) A nonstandard form so used.
As an adjective correct
is free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.As a verb correct
is to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.As a noun hypercorrection is
(linguistics) the use of a nonstandard form due to a belief that it is more formal or more correct than the corresponding standard form.correct
English
Adjective
(en adjective)Synonyms
* (with good manners) well-mannered, well behavedAntonyms
* (without error) incorrect, inaccurate * (with good manners) uncouthDerived terms
* anatomically correct * correctly * hypercorrect * incorrectVerb
(en verb)- He corrected the position of the book on the mantle.
- It's rude to correct your parents.