recollection

[ˌrekəˈlekʃn]

recollection Definition

• 1. the action or faculty of remembering something; memory
• 2. something remembered; a memory

Using recollection: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recollection" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have no recollection of that event.

• Example

  Her recollections of her childhood are vivid.

• Example

  The book is a recollection of his experiences during the war.

recollection Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recollection

• memory
• remembrance
• recall
• reminiscence

Antonyms for recollection

• forgetfulness
• amnesia

Phrases with recollection

• faint recollection

  a vague or indistinct memory

  Example

  I have a faint recollection of meeting her before.

• pleasant recollection

  a happy or enjoyable memory

  Example

  Thinking about our trip to Hawaii brings back many pleasant recollections.

• recollection of events

  memories of past occurrences

  Example

  His recollection of events was hazy due to the trauma he experienced.

Origins of recollection

from Latin 're-' meaning 'again' + 'collectio' meaning 'a gathering'

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Summary: recollection in Brief

Recollection [ˌrekəˈlekʃn] refers to the act or ability to remember something, and can also refer to a specific memory. It is often used in phrases like 'faint recollection' or 'pleasant recollection,' and can be used to describe memories of events or experiences. Synonyms include 'memory' and 'remembrance.'