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Reminiscence

Reminiscence Definition And Meaning
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}.

Reminiscence Definition And Meaning

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

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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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