recollection
reh-kuh-LEHK-shuhn
Recollection (noun) means a memory of something from the past. Example: “Her recollection of the accident was hazy.”
noun
1
A memory of something from the past.
"Her recollection of the accident was hazy."
"He has no recollection of signing the contract."
2
The ability or act of remembering.
"To the best of my recollection, the meeting was on a Tuesday."
How to use recollection
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA memory, or the act of remembering something.
Common pairings
to the best of my recollection
vivid recollection
have no recollection of
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- recollections
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Etymology
From Latin recollectus, past participle of recolligere ("to gather again"), from re- plus colligere ("to collect").
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Rhymes for recollection
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “recollection” mean?
The word “recollection” means a memory of something from the past. In plain terms, a memory, or the act of remembering something.
How do you pronounce “recollection”?
“Recollection” is pronounced reh-kuh-LEHK-shuhn (/ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “recollection” in a sentence?
Here is “recollection” used in a sentence: “Her recollection of the accident was hazy.”
What is another word for “recollection”?
Words with a similar meaning to “recollection” include reminiscence, remembrance, memory, mind and recall.
What is the opposite of “recollection”?
The opposite of “recollection” — its antonyms — are lethe, misrecollection, forgetfulness, forgetness and oblivion.
What part of speech is “recollection”?
“Recollection” is a noun.
Where does the word “recollection” come from?
The word “recollection” comes from Latin. From Latin recollectus, past participle of recolligere ("to gather again"), from re- plus colligere ("to collect").
Is “recollection” a common word?
“Recollection” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
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