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Definition of reminiscence

reminiscence

/ˌrɛm.əˈnɪs.əns/
rem · i · nis · cence
Adverb:reminiscently
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Plural:reminiscences
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Adjective:reminiscent
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reminiscence Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A story told about a past event remembered by the narrator, or the enjoyable act of recalling past experiences.

Example

"The afternoon was spent sharing fond reminiscences of their university days."

2

A characteristic, feature, or surviving trace that reminds one of something else.

Example

"The composer's early symphonies contain unmistakable reminiscences of Mozart."

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• Rhymes for reminiscence

• Nearby Words

remind
reminder
reminisce
reminiscence
reminiscent
reminiscently
remiss

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin 'reminiscentia', from Latin 'reminisci' ('to remember, recall to mind'), derived from 're-' ('back, again') and the root of 'mens' ('mind').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reminiscence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reminiscence
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