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wordnesia

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English

Etymology

Blend of word +‎ amnesia.

Noun

wordnesia (uncountable)

  1. (uncommon) A phenomenon where one cannot recall the spelling of a common word, despite knowing its pronunciation and having previously written it numerous times.
  2. (rare) Synonym of semantic satiation (a phenomenon where the repetition of a word or phrase causes it to temporarily lose all meaning to a reader or listener).

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