How Do You Spell RECOLLECTED?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪkəlˈɛktɪd] (IPA)

Recollected is a verb that means to remember or retrieve something from memory. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛktəd/. The first syllable, /ˌrɛkə/, is pronounced like "reck-uh". The stress is on the second syllable, /ˈlɛkt/, which sounds like "lekt" with a slight emphasis. The final syllable, /əd/, is pronounced "uhd". Keeping these phonetic sounds in mind, spelling recollected properly can be easy with practice.

RECOLLECTED Meaning and Definition

1. Recollected, as an adjective, refers to the state or act of recalling or remembering something from the past. It describes the process of mentally or emotionally retrieving or summoning back past experiences, thoughts, or feelings. When someone is in a recollected state, they are fully or deeply engaged in reminiscing about or contemplating memories or events that have happened before.

   Furthermore, the term can also denote a collected or composed demeanor or composure. In this sense, a person who is recollected is calm, focused, and has a tranquil presence of mind. They exhibit a sense of self-possession and maintain a collected state amidst chaos or uncertainty.

   Additionally, recollected can be used to refer to an item or object that has been gathered or accumulated over time. It suggests something that has been carefully preserved or collected for future reference or display. This usage pertains to the act of gathering or amassing a collection of items, such as books, artworks, or memorabilia, which can hold sentimental or intellectual value.

   Overall, recollected primarily describes the mental process of remembering or reflecting on past experiences, but it can also extend to the state of calmness and collectedness or refer to the act of gathering or accumulating certain items.

Common Misspellings for RECOLLECTED

• reconected
• recolected
• recollecte
• recolelcted
• Recollllected
• recollacte
• recoleced

Etymology of RECOLLECTED

The word "recollected" has its roots in the Latin word "recollegere", which is a combination of the prefix "re-" (meaning "again" or "back") and the verb "collegere" (meaning "to gather" or "to collect"). Over time, "recollegere" evolved into "recollectus" in Late Latin, before finally reaching its current form in English as "recollected". The word ultimately conveys the idea of gathering or collecting one's thoughts or memories, which is how it is commonly used today.

Similar spelling words for RECOLLECTED

• recollection,
• regalecidae,
• recollect,
• recollective.

Conjugate verb Recollected

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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