The moment or scene in a play, etc., in which a principal character experiences a sudden revelation or enlightenment through the recognition of another character's true identity.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Burton's Gentleman's Magazine.
Definition of recognition scene in US English:
recognition scene
noun
The moment or scene in a play, etc., in which a principal character experiences a sudden revelation or enlightenment through the recognition of another character's true identity.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Burton's Gentleman's Magazine.