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reminiscent

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌɹɛməˈnɪsənt// UK //ɹˌɛmɪnˈɪsənt// rem·i·nis·cent

adj. making you think of or remember something else. You use it when one thing reminds you of another because they share similar qualities.

adj. tending to remind one of something; suggestive of a past experience or a similar object. Often used to describe sensory impressions or artistic styles.


SIMPLE

The smell of fresh bread is reminiscent of my childhood.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect designed the new library with high arches reminiscent of a medieval cathedral.

COMPLEX

Her latest novel features a prose style heavily reminiscent of early twentieth-century modernism, characterized by long, flowing sentences and deep psychological introspection.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin reminīscēns, present participle of reminīscor (“remember”), from re- (“again”) + min-, base of me-min-isse (“to remember, think over”), akin to mens (“mind”); see mental, mind, etc.

Usage

Typically follows a linking verb and takes the preposition 'of' to introduce the thing being remembered.

Pitfall

The song is reminiscent to my home.The song is reminiscent of my home.Reminiscent always takes the preposition 'of', not 'to'.

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