Recollection — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌre-kə-ˈlek-shən/ rec·ol·lec·tion

Meaning & Definition of Recollection

Recollection (noun)

  1. tranquility of mind
  2. religious contemplation
  3. the action or power of recalling to mind

Recollection (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered

    "I have no recollection of ever saying that"

    similar: anamnesis, memory, recall, remembrance, reminiscence
    related: flashback, memento, memorial, reminder, souvenir, token, association

  2. the power or process of recalling what has been previously learned or experienced

    "the gradual recollection of that long-ago romance brought back both happy and painful feelings"

    similar: memory, mind, remembrance, reminiscence
    related: hypermnesia, total recall, contemplation, meditation, musing, reflection, retrospection, thinking, awareness, cognizance, consciousness, apprehension, comprehension, grasp, grip, perception, understanding
    near: amnesia, repression, forgetfulness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Recollection

The most common words with a similar meaning to Recollection:

anamnesis, memory, recall, remembrance, reminiscence, mind

Related Words for Recollection

flashback, memento, memorial, reminder, souvenir, token, association, hypermnesia, total recall, contemplation, meditation, musing, reflection, retrospection, thinking, awareness, cognizance, consciousness, apprehension, comprehension, grasp, grip, perception, understanding

Near Antonyms of Recollection

amnesia, repression, forgetfulness

Origin & Etymology of Recollection

First known use: 1611

Words & Phrases Containing Recollection

have no recollection, to the best of someone's recollection

Frequently Asked Questions about Recollection

What does "Recollection" mean?

"Recollection" means tranquility of mind. As a noun, it is defined as: tranquility of mind. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Recollection"?

Other words for "Recollection" include anamnesis, memory, recall, remembrance, reminiscence and mind. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Recollection" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Recollection"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Recollection". Common alternatives include anamnesis, memory, recall, remembrance, reminiscence and mind.

How do you use "Recollection" in a sentence?

Examples of "Recollection" in a sentence: "I have no recollection of ever saying that"; "the gradual recollection of that long-ago romance brought back both happy and painful feelings".

Is "Recollection" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Recollection" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Recollection"?

"Recollection" is pronounced /ˌre-kə-ˈlek-shən/ and divided into syllables as rec·ol·lec·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Recollection"?

First known use: 1611.

What is another word for "Recollection" meaning "a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered"?

When "Recollection" (noun) means a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered, synonyms include anamnesis, memory, recall, remembrance and reminiscence.