About The Word Reminiscence
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Reminiscence
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What's The Definition Of Reminiscence?
[n] the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort)
[n] a mental impression retained and recalled from the past Synonyms | Synonyms for Reminiscence: recall | recollection Related Terms | Find terms related to Reminiscence: See Also | memory | mind | reconstruction | regurgitation | remembering Reminiscence In Webster's Dictionary \Rem`i*nis"cence\ (r?m`?-n?s"sens), n. [F.
r['e]miniscence, L. reminiscentia.]
1. The act or power of recalling past experience; the state
of being reminiscent; remembrance; memory.
The other part of memory, called reminiscence, which
is the retrieving of a thing at present forgot, or
but confusedly remembered. --South.
I forgive your want of reminiscence, since it is
long since I saw you. --Sir W.
Scott.
2. That which is remembered, or recalled to mind; a statement
or narration of remembered experience; a recollection; as,
pleasing or painful reminiscences.
Syn: Remembrance; recollection. See {Memory}.
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