Recollection and Reflection

Recollection

Recollection noun - The power or process of recalling what has been previously learned or experienced.
Usage example: the gradual recollection of that long-ago romance brought back both happy and painful feelings
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Synonyms for Recollection

Reflection and recollection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reflection" instead a noun "Recollection".

Reflection

Reflection noun - A briefly expressed opinion.

Recollection and reflection are semantically related. You can use "Recollection" instead a noun "Reflection".

How words are described

clear clear recollection clear reflection
brief brief recollection brief reflection
perfect perfect recollection perfect reflection
accurate accurate recollection accurate reflection
Other adjectives: little, vague, twisted, hazy, different, said.
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