reminiscent

Meanings

• adjective

  Bringing back to one's mind memories of people, places, or events; evocative.

• adjective

  Causing one to remember; evocative.

• verb

  Recalling past experiences, often with a sense of longing or nostalgia.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɹɛməˈnɪsnt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89012052"

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Synonyms

evocative , redolent , remindful , resonant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reminiscent
remunerate , amenate , senate , congratulate

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Variants

List of all variants of reminiscent that leads to same result
reminiscent , reminiscently

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Etymology

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From Old French remeniscer, from re- 'again' + meniscer 'to remember'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'reminiscent' is often used in the context of art and literature to describe works that evoke memories and emotions.

2. The English word 'reminiscent' is derived from Old French 'remeniscer', which means 'to remember again'.

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Related Concepts

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

2. Memories: The ability to remember past experiences and information.

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Culture

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The term 'reminiscent' is often used in literature, music, and art to evoke memories and emotions. For instance, a painting of an old, worn-out photo album may be described as reminiscent of a bygone era.

How to Memorize "reminiscent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a photo album filled with old family pictures. Close your eyes and recall the feelings and emotions associated with each picture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reminiscent' with the smell of freshly baked cookies, which takes you back to your childhood.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a large, old tree with its branches reaching out and touching memories, representing the idea of being reminiscent.

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