First Known Use: 1765
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reminiscent
adjective rem·i·nis·cent \-sənt\
: reminding you of someone or something else : similar to something else
: thinking about the past : having many thoughts of the past
Full Definition of REMINISCENT
1
: of the character of or relating to reminiscence
2
: marked by or given to reminiscence
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Origin of REMINISCENT
Latin reminiscent-, reminiscens, present participle of reminisci to remember, from re- + -minisci (akin to Latin ment-, mens mind) — more at mind
Related to REMINISCENT
- Synonyms
- evocative, suggestive
- Antonyms
- unreminiscent
Rhymes with REMINISCENT
REMINISCENT Defined for Kids
reminiscent
adjective rem·i·nis·cent \ˌre-mə-ˈni-sənt\
Definition of REMINISCENT for Kids
: being a reminder of something else <The movie's style is reminiscent of old westerns.>
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