Recollection: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
recollection
[ หrekษหlekส(ษ)n ]
memory
The action or faculty of remembering something; memory. Recollections are the thoughts that you have of the past.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her recollection of the events was hazy.
- I have vivid recollections of my childhood summers.
experience
An experience or event remembered.
Synonyms
memory, reminiscence, retrospection
Examples of usage
- His recollections of the war were haunting.
- She shared her recollections of the trip with us.
Translations
Translations of the word "recollection" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lembranรงa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฎเฅเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Erinnerung
๐ฎ๐ฉ ingatan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะพะณะฐะด
๐ต๐ฑ wspomnienie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใๅบ
๐ซ๐ท souvenir
๐ช๐ธ recuerdo
๐น๐ท hatฤฑra
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ์ต
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฐูุฑูุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ vzpomรญnka
๐ธ๐ฐ spomienka
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ spomin
๐ฎ๐ธ minning
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตััะตะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแกแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xatirษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ recuerdo
Etymology
The word 'recollection' originated from the Latin word 're' (again) + 'collectus' (gathered). It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. The concept of recollection has been explored in philosophy, psychology, and literature, emphasizing the importance of memory and nostalgia in human experience.
See also: recollecting, recollections, recollective, unrecollected.
Word Frequency Rank
At #7,212 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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- 7209 elbow
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- 7211 negotiating
- 7212 recollection
- 7213 dilemma
- 7214 recourse
- 7215 commercially
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