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Meaning of recollection
The act of remembering something from the past
Etymology of recollection
The word "recollection" originates from the Latin "recolligere," meaning "to gather or collect again," which is a combination of "re-" (meaning "again") and "colligere" (meaning "to gather or collect")
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of remembering or recalling past events or experiences
Synonyms
memory
reminiscence
recollection
recall
remembrance
nostalgia
mind
thought
reflection
consideration
contemplation
deliberation
pondering
musing
introspection
retrospection
flashback
reverie
daydream
rumination
meditation
commemoration
celebration
anniversary
observance
recognition
acknowledgment
credit
appreciation
gratitude
tribute
homage
memorabilia
souvenir
keepsake
token
reminder
souvenir
memento
Definitions
- The act of remembering something from the past
- * A particular memory of a person, place, or event
Usage Examples
- Her recollection of the event was hazy, but she remembered the overall feeling of excitement
- * The smell of freshly baked cookies triggered a recollection of her childhood
- * The historian's recollection of the war was based on extensive research and interviews with veterans