Hypercorrection
In linguistics, hypercorrection is defined as usage of some rule of pronunciation or grammatical prescription that many users of a language consider incorrect, but that the speaker or writer uses through misunderstanding of these rules, often combined with a desire to seem formal or educated.
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First few lines of a funny article with pics on misspelled road-signs: Since I got serious about my college in my very early 20’s, I’ve become somewhat of a hyper-corrective sign checker while driving in towns. When I point out a misspelled sign, I always get a kick out of it and of course have to point it out to my wife.
Published on Wednesday 28th of July 2010 12:09:03 PM
by Alan Hale
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Maximilien Robespierre: Reign of Terror leader was guillotined in Paris during the French Revolution (1794)
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