adj. 1. Having the quality of or containing reminiscence. 2. Inclined to engage in reminiscence. 3. Tending to recall or suggest something in the past: an evening reminiscent of happier times. [Latin reminīscēns, reminīscent-, present participle of reminīscī, to recollect; see men-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] rem′i·niscent·ly adv. |
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