Recollection

Quick meaning: Recollection is a noun meaning The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory.

Meaning

The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory.

More Meanings

1. The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance.
2. That which is recollected; something called to mind; a reminiscence.
3. (Catholicism) A spiritual retreat, especially one that is short.
4. Process of collecting again.
5. (archaic or Catholicism) The act or practice of collecting or concentrating the mind; concentration; self-control.

Example Sentences

One of his earliest recollections.

Alas that distant event isn't within my recollection anymore.

From such an education Charles contracted habits of gravity and recollection.

In a world filled with media and electronic devices, recollection can be difficult.

Word Forms

• recollections
• re-collection

Synonyms for recollection

Depending on context, synonyms include reminiscence, remembrance, memory, mind, recall, anamnesis.

Antonyms for recollection

Common opposites include lethe, misrecollection, forgetfulness, forgetness, oblivion, obliviousness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include anamnesis, remembrance, recall, remember, remembering, reminder.

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