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Retrospection vs Reminisce - What's the difference?

retrospection | reminisce |

As a noun retrospection

is the deliberate recall of past events.

As a verb reminisce is

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

retrospection

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The deliberate recall of past events

    • 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.

    • Related terms

    * reminiscence * reminiscent