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reminiscential

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˌɹɛmɪnɪˈsɛnʃ(ə)l/
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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to remembering; reminiscent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1963, Edward Kennard Rand, Ovid and His Influence, New York: Cooper Square, Chapter I, iv. The Remedies of Love, p. 53, Turn a deaf ear to her flattery and tears. Above all, do not argue with her the justice of your case; do not give her a chance to argue. Burn her letters and her pictures; avoid reminiscential scenes.

Meaning relationships

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adj

Meaning 2

Having a tendency to reminisce (of a person)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

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History

Etymology

From Late Latin reminiscentia + -al.