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Which phenomenon is best explained by William Labov's concept of 'hypercorrection' in sociolinguistics?
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- 1Borrowing technical terms from other languages
- 2Over-application of prestigious linguistic forms by lower-middle-class speakers✓
- 3Use of innovative slang by teenagers
- 4The creation of new pidgin languages
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Over-application of prestigious linguistic forms by lower-middle-class speakers
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