onomatomania

[US]/ˌɒnəˌmætəˈmeɪniə/
[UK]/ˌɑːnəˌmætəˈmeɪniə/

Translation

n.an uncontrollable desire to repeat certain words or names
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Example Sentences

the writer's onomatomania caused him to obsess over finding the perfect word for every sentence.

linguists study onomatomania to understand how sound patterns affect human cognition and memory.

his onomatomania intensified during the debate as he struggled to recall specific terminology.

poets often experience a form of onomatomania, relentlessly seeking rhythms that resonate with meaning.

severe onomatomania can be a symptom of anxiety, manifesting as a persistent need to repeat certain names.

the branding expert's onomatomania proved useful when naming new products for the international market.

she treated her onomatomania by writing down every recurring word that popped into her head.

philosophers might argue that onomatomania reflects a deeper desire to capture the true essence of things.

cognitive behavioral therapy is sometimes used to help patients manage the stress caused by onomatomania.

his onomatomania was triggered by the foreign language class, leaving him fixated on the sound of new vocabulary.

the phenomenon of onomatomania blurs the line between creative obsession and compulsive linguistic behavior.

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