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单词 overcorrection
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Definition of overcorrection in English:

overcorrection

noun ˌəʊvəkəˈrɛkʃn
  • 1Optics. Correction of a lens or sight defect so that there is an aberration opposite to that of the uncorrected lens or defect.

  • 2Excessive correction; correction which results in error or excess in the opposite direction; an instance of this.

  • 3Linguistics. = "hypercorrection".

Origin

Mid 19th century. From over- + correction, after overcorrect.

Definition of overcorrection in US English:

overcorrection

nounˌəʊvəkəˈrɛkʃn
  • 1Optics. Correction of a lens or sight defect so that there is an aberration opposite to that of the uncorrected lens or defect.

  • 2Excessive correction; correction which results in error or excess in the opposite direction; an instance of this.

  • 3Linguistics. = "hypercorrection".

Origin

Mid 19th century. From over- + correction, after overcorrect.

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