Found 2 items, similar to Reminiscence.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: reminiscence reminiscence n 1: a mental impression retained and recalled from the past 2: the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort); “he has total recall of the episode” [syn: recall, recollection]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Reminiscence Reminiscence \Rem`i*nis"cence\ (r?m`?-n?s"sens), n. [F. r['e]miniscence, L. reminiscentia.] 1. The act or power of recalling past experience; the state of being reminiscent; remembrance; memory. [1913 Webster] The other part of memory, called reminiscence, which is the retrieving of a thing at present forgot, or but confusedly remembered. --South. [1913 Webster] I forgive your want of reminiscence, since it is long since I saw you. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is remembered, or recalled to mind; a statement or narration of remembered experience; a recollection; as, pleasing or painful reminiscences. [1913 Webster] Syn: Remembrance; recollection. See Memory. [1913 Webster]