wordnesia
nounEtymology 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