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Definition of recollection

recollection

/ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃən/
rec · ol · lec · tion
Plural:recollections
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Adjective:recollective
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recollection Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or faculty of remembering something; the ability to recall past events or experiences.

Example

"To the best of my recollection, the contract was signed in early November."

2

A specific thing or experience that is remembered from the past; a memory.

Example

"Her earliest recollections of childhood involved long summers by the coast."

3

A state of calm, focused mental composure, particularly in religious contemplation or meditation.

Example

"The monks spent the afternoon in quiet prayer and spiritual recollection."

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• Rhymes for recollection

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Old French recollection, from Medieval Latin recolligo ('to gather again, call back to mind'), formed from Latin re- ('again, back') and colligere ('to gather together').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recollection. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recollection
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