reminder
UK: rɪˈmaɪn.dər | US: rɪˈmaɪn.dɚ
n. something that causes someone to remember or recall
n. a message or notification designed to prompt action or awareness
The word "reminder" originates from the combination of the prefix "re-" (meaning "again"), the root "mind" (from Old English "gemynd," meaning "memory" or "thought"), and the agentive suffix "-er." The term evolved in Middle English to denote something or someone that brings a thought or memory back to attention. The logic follows a clear progression: "re-" (repetition) + "mind" (mental focus) + "-er" (thing/person performing the action).
She set a reminder on her phone for the meeting.
The old photo served as a painful reminder of his past.
The app sends automatic reminders to pay bills.
His note was a gentle reminder to finish the report.
The monument stands as a reminder of the war’s sacrifices.