Semantic satiation

/səmˈantɪk sˌeɪʃɪˈeɪʃən/

/səmˈæntɪk sˌeɪʃɪˈeɪʃən/

Semantic satiation

a psychological phenomenon where repeated exposure to a word or phrase leads to a temporary loss of its meaning or sense of familiarity

Examples

1. Semantic satiation Let's try a little experiment, and you don't even have to get out of your chair!

2. This also occurs in language, with something called semantic satiation.

3. It's called semantic satiation, and it happens when we see or hear the same word repeated over and over again.