"semantic satiation" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} semantic satiation (uncountable)
  1. A phenomenon where the repetition of a word or phrase causes it to temporarily lose all meaning to a reader or listener. Tags: uncountable
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