semantic satiation
semantic satiation by MadWolf March 25, 2013
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Semantic Satiation
That moment when you repeat a word many times to the point it has no meaning and it feels odd to pronounce it.
Semantic Satiation by Interius July 16, 2021
semantic satiation
Semantic satiation is a psychological phenomenon where repeating a word or phrase many times causes it to temporarily lose its meaning, making it sound like a meaningless collection of sounds. This occurs because repeated activation of a neural pathway to a word's meaning can cause temporary fatigue or inhibition, leading the brain to re-regulate its focus and temporarily cease to process the word's meaning.
I kept repeating the word 'crowded' over and over for a minute, and by the end, it just sounded like a weird noise—total semantic satiation!
semantic satiation by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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