reminiscent
UK[ˌremɪˈnɪsnt]US[ˌremɪˈnɪsnt]
adj
tending to remind you of someone or something else
adj
thinking about or relating to past experiences, especially in a way that makes you feel happy
Morpheme Breakdown
re
miniscent
re
again
miniscent
to remember
Etymology
the word 'reminiscent' is formed from the latin verb reminiscī, meaning 'to remember' or 'to recall to mind'. this verb itself is composed of the intensive prefix re- ('again') and the root men- ('to think'), which is of proto-indo-european origin. the present participle stem reminiscent- was adopted into english in the 18th century, initially describing something that prompts memory. over time, its meaning expanded to also describe the person engaged in the act of remembering, thus capturing both the evocative quality and the mental state of reflection.
Analysis
Structure: re + miniscent
re- (latin prefix, meaning 'again' or 'back'), miniscent (from latin miniscī, present participle stem of reminiscī, meaning 'to remember')
Examples
the decor was reminiscent of a 1950s diner.
she had a reminiscent smile as she looked through the old photo album.
his style of painting is strongly reminiscent of picasso's blue period.