1. recollection

noun. ['ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃən'] the ability to recall past occurrences.

Words that Rhyme with Recollection

• overprotection
• introspection
• interconnection
• circumspection
• reinspection
• predilection
• disinfection
• disconnection
• preelection
• interjection
• imperfection
• disaffection
• resurrection
• reflection
• reelection
• redirection
• projection
• intersection
• insurrection
• inspection
• inflection
• convection
• confection
• complexion
• selection
• rejection
• protection
• perfection
• objection
• injection

Example sentences of the word recollection

1. Noun, singular or mass
It is always best for you to have a clear recollection of the events as they occurred.

Quotes containing the word recollection

1. Memory is a great artist. For every man and for every woman it makes the recollection of his or her life a work of art and an unfaithful record.
- Andre Maurois

2. On the recollection of so many and great favours and blessings, I now, with a high sense of gratitude, presume to offer up my sincere thanks to the Almighty, the Creator and Preserver.
- William Bartram

3. In love, unlike most other passions, the recollection of what you have had and lost is always better than what you can hope for in the future.
- Stendhal

2. recollection

noun. ['ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃən'] the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort).

3. recollection

noun. ['ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃən'] something recalled to the mind.