reminiscent
[ rem-uh-nis-uhnt ]
/ ˌrɛm əˈnɪs ənt /
adjective
awakening memories of something similar; suggestive (usually followed by of): His style of writing is reminiscent of Melville's.
characterized by or of the nature of reminiscence.
given to reminiscence: a reminiscent old sailor.
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Origin of reminiscent
OTHER WORDS FROM reminiscent
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reminiscent
/ (ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt) /
adjective
(postpositive foll by of) stimulating memories (of) or comparisons (with)
characterized by reminiscence
(of a person) given to reminiscing
Derived forms of reminiscent
reminiscently, adverbWord Origin for reminiscent
C18: from Latin reminiscī to call to mind, from re- + mēns mind
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