Reminiscent

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌɹɛməˈnɪsnt/

Origin

From Latin reminīscēns, present participle of reminīscor ("remember"), from re- ("again") + min-, base of me-min-isse ("to remember, think over"), akin to mens ("mind"); see mental, mind, etc. Reminiscent is not connected with remember.

Full definition of reminiscent

Adjective

1. of, or relating to reminiscence
2. suggestive of an earlier event or times
3. tending to bring some memory etc. to mind
• Schuster Hepaticae V|4-5The epidermal cells of the capsule wall of Jubulopsis, with nodose "trigones" at the angles, are very reminiscent of what one finds in Frullania spp.
4. Remembering; undergoing reminiscence.
• Sir W. HamiltonSome other state of existence, of which we have been previously conscious, and are now reminiscent.

Synonyms

• evocative
• redolent
• remindful
• resonant

Related terms

• reminiscence

Noun

1. One who is addicted to indulging, narrating, or recording reminiscences.