catamnesis

/kætəmˈniːsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a critical re-examination of one’s past experiences, especially in order to gain new insights or perspectives.

“In her memoir, she engaged in a process of catamnesis, reflecting on her childhood and its impact on her adult life.”

Synonyms

  • re-examination
  • retrospection
  • self-reflection

Antonyms

  • denial
  • ignorance