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(rec-ol-lec-tion) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the act of remembering something from the past.

Example Sentence

After he was hit he had no recollection of his accident.

More Example Sentences

His recollection of the day was vivid.

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

recollection
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • flexion
  • section

  • advection
  • affection
  • collection
  • complexion
  • confection
  • connection
  • convection
  • correction
  • defection
  • detection
  • direction
  • dissection
  • ejection
  • election
  • erection
  • infection
  • inflection
  • injection
  • inspection
  • objection
  • perfection
  • projection
  • protection
  • reflection
  • rejection
  • selection

  • circumspection
  • disaffection
  • disconnection
  • disinfection
  • imperfection
  • insurrection
  • interjection
  • intersection
  • introspection
  • predilection
  • preelection
  • recollection
  • redirection
  • reelection
  • reinspection
  • resurrection

  • interconnection
  • overprotection
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