Synonyms of recollection
5 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for recollection is memory. Other synonyms of recollection are mind and remembrance. The opposite of recollection is forgetfulness.
Synonyms and similar words for recollection
nounThe act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory.
- reminiscence
- remembranceThe act of remembering; a holding in mind, or bringing to mind; recollection.
nounProcess of collecting again.
- memoryA record of a thing or an event stored and available for later use by an organism.
Opposite of recollection
nounMore antonyms
- lethe
- misrecollectionErroneous or inaccurate recollection or memory.
- forgetfulnessLoss of remembrance or recollection; a ceasing to remember; oblivion.
- oblivion
- obliviousnessThe characteristic of being oblivious.
- forgetness nonstandardThe act of forgetting, or any property associated with it; oblivion; forgetfulness; obliviousness.
Meaning of recollection
- noun The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory.
- noun The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance.
- noun That which is recollected; something called to mind; a reminiscence.
recollection in other languages
Questions about synonyms of recollection
- What is another word for recollection?
- Recollection has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as memory, mind and remembrance.
- What is the opposite of recollection?
- The opposite of recollection is forgetfulness.
- What does recollection mean?
- Recollection means the act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory.
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