reminiscent

Etymology

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.

adj

  1. Of, or relating to reminiscence.
  2. Suggestive of an earlier event or times.
  3. Tending to bring some memory etc. to mind (followed by of)
    That painting is very reminiscent of Picasso's later work.
  4. Remembering; undergoing reminiscence.

noun

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

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