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- [rem-uh-nis-uh nt]
- /ˌrɛm əˈnɪs ənt/
- /ˌrem.ɪˈnɪs.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rem-uh-nis-uh nt]
- /ˌrɛm əˈnɪs ənt/
Definitions of reminiscent word
- adjective reminiscent awakening memories of something similar; suggestive (usually followed by of): His style of writing is reminiscent of Melville's. 1
- adjective reminiscent characterized by or of the nature of reminiscence. 1
- adjective reminiscent given to reminiscence: a reminiscent old sailor. 1
- adjective reminiscent If you say that one thing is reminiscent of another, you mean that it reminds you of it. 0
- graded adjective reminiscent A reminiscent look or smile is a look or smile which shows that you are remembering something from the past, usually with pleasure. 0
- adjective reminiscent stimulating memories (of) or comparisons (with) 0
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Origin of reminiscent
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
1755-65; < Latin reminiscent- (stem of reminiscēns) remembering, present participle of reminiscī, equivalent to re- re- + -minisc(ī) (inceptive v., derivative of the base of mēns mind) + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Reminiscent
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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reminiscent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
reminiscent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reminiscent
adj reminiscent
- anamnestic — of or relating to anamnesis
- impressionistic — a person who follows or adheres to the theories, methods, and practices of impressionism, especially in the fields of painting, music, or literature.
- insinuating — tending to instill doubts, distrust, etc.; suggestive: an insinuating letter.
- memoried — having a memory (usually used in combination): short-memoried; long-memoried.
adjective reminiscent
- evocative — Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
- odoriferous — yielding or diffusing an odor.
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