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hypercorrect
hy·per·cor·rect [ hpərkə rékt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. excessively correct: too greatly concerned about correctness
2. showing hypercorrection: showing or being the result of hypercorrection

hy·per·cor·rect·ly adverb
hy·per·cor·rect·ness noun
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