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Reminiscence vs Reminisce - What's the difference?

reminiscence | reminisce | Related terms |

Reminisce is a related term of reminiscence.



As a noun reminiscence

is an act of remembering long-past experiences, often fondly.

As a verb reminisce is

to recall the past in a private moment, often fondly or nostalgically.

reminiscence

Noun

(en noun)
  • An act of remembering long-past experiences, often fondly.
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  • A mental image thus remembered.
  • Synonyms

    * recall * recollection

    Coordinate terms

    * flashback - memory of trauma

    See also

    * nostalgia

    reminisce

    English

    Verb

    (reminisc)
  • To recall the past in a private moment, often fondly or nostalgically.
  • To talk or write about memories of the past, especially pleasant memories.