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- [rem-uh-nis-uh ns]
- /ˌrɛm əˈnɪs əns/
- /ˌrem.ɪˈnɪs.əns/
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- [rem-uh-nis-uh ns]
- /ˌrɛm əˈnɪs əns/
Definitions of reminiscence word
- noun reminiscence the act or process of recalling past experiences, events, etc. 1
- noun reminiscence a mental impression retained and revived. 1
- noun reminiscence Often, reminiscences. a recollection narrated or told: reminiscences of an American soldier. 1
- noun reminiscence something that recalls or suggests something else. 1
- noun reminiscence (in Platonic philosophy) anamnesis (def 2). 1
- noun reminiscence nostalgic recollection 1
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Origin of reminiscence
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Middle French < Late Latin reminiscentia. See reminiscent, -ence
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Parts of speech for Reminiscence
noun
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preposition
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reminiscence popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
reminiscence usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reminiscence
noun reminiscence
- anamneses — the recollection or remembrance of the past; reminiscence.
- anamnesis — the ability to recall past events; recollection
- anamnestic — of or relating to anamnesis
- anecdote — An anecdote is a short, amusing account of something that has happened.
- annal — the recorded events of one year
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