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Recollection

noun
/ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/
Word Frequency: 3.4

Definitions

1.nounThe act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory
2.nounThe power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance
"Alas that distant event isn't within my recollection anymore."
3.nounThat which is recollected; something called to mind; a reminiscence.
4.nounThe act or practice of collecting or concentrating the mind; concentration; self-control.
"From such an education Charles contracted habits of gravity and recollection."
5.nounA spiritual retreat, especially one that is short.

Synonyms

memoryremembrancereminiscenceanamnesisrecallrememberrememberingremindermemorialmementosouvenirkeepsake

Rhymes With

affectionconnectionintrospectionreflectionpredilectioninflectioninsurrectiondisconnection
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