Definition

Having the quality of bringing back memories or suggesting something from the past.

Example

The old photographs were reminiscent of my childhood days.

Conversation

I listened to that old song we used to love, and it felt so reminiscent of our high school days.

I know exactly what you mean; it brought back so many memories!

Those were some fun times, weren't they?

Absolutely! I love when music can take you back like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Reminiscent** → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "minisci" (from Latin, meaning to remember). The word "reminiscent" means having the quality of bringing memories to mind or causing one to remember something again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'remembering again' — 're-' means again, and 'minisci' relates to memory. This helps you remember that 'reminiscent' describes something that brings back memories.

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