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recollectionthe action or faculty of remembering something; a thing recollected; a memory

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action or faculty of remembering something; a thing recollected; a memory

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/

Korean meaning: 기억, 회상; 기억해낸 것

Korean pronunciation: 렉-어-렉-션 (강세: 렉)

Example Sentences

  • My recollection of last night's party is a bit fuzzy after that third cocktail.
  • The witness gave a detailed recollection of the accident to the police.
  • Her recollection of her grandmother's secret recipe was the only way to recreate the famous cookies.

recollection

NOUN

//ˌrekəˈlekʃən//

the action or faculty of remembering something; a thing recollected; a memory

recollection concept
💡 Concept

Grandmother sharing cherished memories

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recollection rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Her recollection creates a connection through reflection.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌrekəˈlekʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootcollect
Suffix--ion

Origin

라틴어 'recollectus'에서 유래했으며, 're-(다시)'와 'colligere(모으다)'가 결합된 형태입니다. 마치 흩어진 기억 조각들을 다시 한 곳으로 모아 온전한 기억을 재구성한다는 의미를 담고 있습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

collectionreflectionconnectionprotection
collection
reflection
connection
protection

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My recollection of last night's party is a bit fuzzy after that third cocktail.

The witness gave a detailed recollection of the accident to the police.

Her recollection of her grandmother's secret recipe was the only way to recreate the famous cookies.

😄 Fun example

I have a clear recollection of hiding my report card from my parents - it didn't end well.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

memoryremembrancerecallreminiscencereflection

Antonyms

forgetfulnessamnesiaoblivion

Related

rememberrecollectreminiscememorizenostalgic