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How do you spell Reminiscence?

Correct spelling

reminiscence

REMINISC + ENCE. Two I's.

Why is reminiscence spelled this way?

From Latin reminisci, to remember. RE (again) + a root related to MENS (mind). Reminiscence is the mind going back again — memory revisited with deliberate attention.

Common misspellings of reminiscence

reminisencereminiscensereminicencereminiscince

Example

The song brought back reminiscences.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell reminiscence?+
The correct spelling is "reminiscence". REMINISC + ENCE. Two I's.
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