Recollection

/ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:21 pts12 letters
Definition of Recollection

noun

  1. The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory
  2. The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance

    "Alas that distant event isn't within my recollection anymore."

  3. That which is recollected; something called to mind; a reminiscence.
  4. The act or practice of collecting or concentrating the mind; concentration; self-control.

    "From such an education Charles contracted habits of gravity and recollection."

  5. A spiritual retreat, especially one that is short.
Anagrams of Recollection

No exact anagrams found for "recollection". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

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Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Recollection"

Recollection is a 12-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Recollection" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "recollection" is a high-scoring word.