wordnesia

noun — 2 senses

wordnesia

noun

Etymology Blend of word + amnesia.

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”).

Related terms
lethologica, presque vu

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