wordnesia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A phenomenon where one cannot recall the spelling of a common word, despite knowing its pronunciation and having previously written it numerous times.
  2. 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”).

Word forms

wordnesia

Etymology

Blend of word + amnesia.

Related words

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