Definition of Reminiscence
Reminiscence
re·min·is·cence


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A nostalgic or sentimental recollection of the past.

e.g. The old photograph sparked a reminiscence of her childhood summers.

(noun)
the action, process, or instance of recalling long-forgotten information or experiences, often in an enjoyable way;

e.g. The loud noises interrupted her reminiscence of her childhood.

(noun)
a characteristic of something that is very suggestive of something else, often being so similar as to seem like an imitation, repetition, or continuation;

e.g. The plot of this novel contains a strong reminiscence to a famous novel.



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