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Webster 1913 Edition
Reminiscent
Remˊi-nis′cent
(-sent)
, Adj.
[L.
reminiscens
, -entis
, p. pr. of reminisci
to recall to mind, to recollect; pref. re-
re + a word akin to mens
mind, memini
I remember. See Mind
.] Recalling to mind, or capable of recalling to mind; having remembrance; reminding one of something.
Some other of existence of which we have been previously conscious, and are now
reminiscent
. Sir W. Hamilton.
Remˊi-nis′cent
(r?mˊ?-n?s′sent)
, Noun.
One who is addicted to indulging, narrating, or recording reminiscences.
Definition 2024
reminiscent
reminiscent
English
Adjective
reminiscent (comparative more reminiscent, superlative most reminiscent)
- of, or relating to reminiscence
- suggestive of an earlier event or times
- tending to bring some memory etc. to mind
- 1992, Rudolf M. Schuster, The Hepaticae and Anthocerotae of North America: East of the Hundredth Meridian, volume V, page 4-5
- The epidermal cells of the capsule wall of Jubulopsis, with nodose "trigones" at the angles, are very reminiscent of what one finds in Frullania spp.
- 1992, Rudolf M. Schuster, The Hepaticae and Anthocerotae of North America: East of the Hundredth Meridian, volume V, page 4-5
- Remembering; undergoing reminiscence.
- Sir W. Hamilton
- Some other state of existence, of which we have been previously conscious, and are now reminiscent.
- Sir W. Hamilton
Translations
suggestive of an earlier event or times
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tending to bring some memory etc. to mind
Synonyms
Related terms
Noun
reminiscent (plural reminiscents)
- One who is addicted to indulging, narrating, or recording reminiscences.
External links
- reminiscent in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- reminiscent in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911