correct vs over-correct

correct is an adjective but over-correct is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No
over-correct	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, over-correct is a hyponym of correct; that is, over-correct is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than correct:

Other hyponyms of correct include overcompensate, aby, abye, atone, expiate.

correct (adjective)	over-correct (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
correct in opinion or judgment
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

correct (verb)	over-correct (verb)
treat a defect	make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
make right or correct
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
censure severely
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for