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Short Stuff: Semantic Satiation

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Exploring Semantic Satiation and Its Broader Implications

This chapter delves into semantic satiation, the phenomenon where repeated exposure to words or phrases temporarily diminishes their meaning. It examines various studies, drawing connections between this effect and the fluctuations in the popularity of chart-topping songs, while also considering its broader applications.

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