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rem·i·nis·cence

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–noun

1.	the act or process of recalling past experiences, events, etc.

2.	a mental impression retained and revived.

3.	Often, reminiscences. a recollection narrated or told: reminiscences of an American soldier.

4.	something that recalls or suggests something else.

5.	(in Platonic philosophy) anamnesis (def. 2).

[Origin: 1580–90; < MF < LL reminiscentia. See reminiscent, -ence

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—Synonyms 1. recollection. 2. memory. 3. anecdote, tale, memoir. 4. reminder.

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rem·i·nis·cence Audio Help (rěm'ə-nĭs'əns) Pronunciation Key
n.

The act or process of recollecting past experiences or events.
An experience or event recollected: "Her mind seemed wholly taken up with reminiscences of past gaiety" (Charlotte Brontë).
A narration of past experiences. Often used in the plural.
An event that brings to mind a similar, former event.

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