hypomnesis

/hɪpɒmˈniːsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

Reminiscence or recollection, especially one that is involuntary or spontaneous.

“She experienced a moment of hypomnesis when she saw the old photograph, remembering the summer she spent at the beach.”

Synonyms

  • flashback
  • recollection
  • reminiscence

Antonyms

  • forgetfulness
  • oblivion