Reminiscent Definition
rĕmə-nĭsənt
adjective
Having the nature of or characterized by reminiscence.
Webster's New World
Inclined to engage in reminiscence.
American Heritage
Given to reminiscing, or recalling past experiences.
Webster's New World
Tending to recall or suggest something in the past.
An evening reminiscent of happier times.
American Heritage
Bringing to mind something else; suggestive (of)
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
noun
One who is addicted to indulging, narrating, or recording reminiscences.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Reminiscent
Noun
Singular:
reminiscent
Plural:
reminiscentsOrigin of Reminiscent
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From Latin reminÄ«scÄ“ns, present participle of reminÄ«scor (“remember"), from re- (“again") + min-, base of me-min-isse (“to remember, think over"), akin to mens (“mind"); see mental, mind, etc. Reminiscent is not connected with remember.
From Wiktionary
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Latin reminīscēns reminīscent- present participle of reminīscī to recollect men-1 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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