hyperadaptation

Biology, Natural sciences Usually A greater than normal (evolutionary) adaptation.

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Usually The overapplication of phonological adaptations from one language variety to another beyond what is justified by the etymological correspondences between the two varieties, resulting in artificial, ahistorical forms that are not part of either variety; sometimes done as a form of exaggeration for stylistic effect.

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Usually A term coined via this process.