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reminiscence

noun/ˌremɪˈnɪsns/

B2CEFR level
40/100Rarity: uncommon
NeutralRegister

The act of recalling past experiences, or a memory so recalled.

Over the fading light he drifted into reminiscence of a house that no longer stood.

Similar: recollection, remembrance

Origin: From Latin reminisci 'to remember'.

Topic: memory in General English

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