Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

retromingency

Noun
/ˌrɛtrəˈmɪndʒənsi/
Definition
The act of recollecting past experiences or memories, particularly those that may affect current behavior or emotions.
Examples
  • Her retromingency during the therapy sessions helped her understand her fears better.
  • The novelist used retromingency to deepen the characters’ backgrounds throughout the story.
Meaning
Retromingency refers to the psychological process of recalling past events, often influencing one’s present state of mind or decision-making.
Synonyms
  • Recall
  • Recollection
  • Memory
  • Retrospection