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reminiscences - 2 dictionary results

rem⋅i⋅nis⋅cence

[rem-uh-nis-uhns]
–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


1. recollection. 2. memory. 3. anecdote, tale, memoir. 4. reminder.
rem·i·nis·cence   (rěm'ə-nĭs'əns)   
n.  
  1. The act or process of recollecting past experiences or events.
  2. An experience or event recollected: "Her mind seemed wholly taken up with reminiscences of past gaiety" (Charlotte Brontë).
  3. A narration of past experiences. Often used in the plural.
  4. An event that brings to mind a similar, former event.
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