reminiscence

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of recalling past experiences or events in one's mind.

  - "She enjoys reminiscing about her childhood memories."
  - "They spent hours reminiscing about their time in college."

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Synonyms

recall , recollection

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reminiscence
remembrance , embrace , chance

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Variants

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reminiscence , reminiscences

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'reminiscere', meaning 'to remember again'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'reminiscence' contains the Latin prefix 're-' meaning 'back' or 'again' and the suffix '-iscence' meaning 'observation'.

2. In psychology, reminiscence is a term used to describe the process of recalling autobiographical memories.

3. Reminiscence therapy is a therapeutic intervention used to improve the quality of life of older adults by encouraging them to share their memories and life stories.

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Related Concepts

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1. Memory: The mental faculty responsible for storing and retrieving information.

2. Nostalgia: A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

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Culture

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In literature, reminiscence is often used to convey a sense of nostalgia or longing for the past. It can also be used to explore themes of memory and identity.

How to Memorize "reminiscence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a photo album or a scrapbook filled with memories.
   - Imagine a movie reel of past events.
   - Picture yourself in a favorite place from your past.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reminiscence' with the image of an old photograph.
   - Link the word to the smell of a favorite food from childhood.
   - Connect it to a specific color or texture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic acronym, such as 'Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue' for remembering the definition.
   - Use the method of chunking, breaking the word into smaller parts to remember.
   - Try the method of rhyming, creating a rhyme to help remember the word.

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