recollection

American  

[rek-uh-lek-shuhn] / ˌrɛk əˈlɛk ʃən /

noun

1. the act or power of recollecting, or recalling to mind; remembrance.

   Synonyms:

   memory, recall

2. something that is recollected: recollected.

   recollections of one's childhood.

   Synonyms:

   memoir, memory

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Other Word Forms

• misrecollection noun
• nonrecollection noun
• self-recollection noun

Etymology

Origin of recollection

1635–45; < French récollection or Medieval Latin recollēctiōn- (stem of recollēctiō ), equivalent to recollēct ( us ) ( recollect ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

He had no recollection of his mortal life whatsoever.

From Literature

Some celebrations bring a fresh perspective to our recollections.

From The Wall Street Journal

Later that month, the anonymous accuser, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, acknowledged there were several inconsistencies in her recollection of the alleged assault but stood firmly behind her accusations.

From Los Angeles Times

Released in 1930 and eventually published in 26 languages, “My Early Life” tells Churchill’s story in his own words, from his earliest recollections to his first years in Parliament.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I was to Holland once,” he said, voice wistful with recollection.

From Literature

Related Words

• memoir
• remembrance
• reminiscence