Thanks for the explanation of this phenomena.

en enough, the word can fall …rds with intense associations like profanity—is often peppered liberally through stories or essays. The F-bomb is one. If a writer spams f*ck often enough, the word can fall victim to semantic satiation and become invisible, or at least pointless. A benefit for readers, I’m sure.
Lost in Repetition: The Fascination of Semantic Satiation
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Kris Downey
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Thanks for the explanation of this phenomena. I've understood it and noticed it many times but never heard it given a name. Gringo Gringo Gringo
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