Reminiscence: meaning, definitions and examples

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reminiscence

 

[ หŒremษ™หˆnษชs(ษ™)ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

memory

A reminiscence is a memory, especially of something pleasant or memorable.

Synonyms

memory, recollection, remembrance

Examples of usage

  • Her reminiscences of her childhood were filled with happy moments.
  • The old man's face lit up with reminiscences of his youth.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

A reminiscence is a written or spoken account of personal memories.

Synonyms

memoir, recollection, reminiscency

Examples of usage

  • The book is a collection of reminiscences from the author's travels.
  • His speech was filled with poignant reminiscences of the war.

Translations

Translations of the word "reminiscence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lembranรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฎเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erinnerung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kenangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพะณะฐะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wspomnienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ใ„ๅ‡บ (omoide)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souvenir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recuerdo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ƒ (hoisang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูƒุฑู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzpomรญnka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spomienka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›žๅฟ† (huรญyรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spomin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบะต ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (mogoneba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xatirษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recuerdo

Etymology

The word 'reminiscence' originates from the Latin word 'reminiscentia', meaning 'remembering'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to the act of remembering or recollecting past experiences. Over time, it has come to be associated with nostalgia and personal reflection, often used in literature and psychology to describe the process of recalling memories.

See also: reminisce, reminiscences, reminiscency, reminiscent, reminiscing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,713, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.