Definition

A wrong or mistaken memory of something that happened.

Example

Her misrecollection of the event led to confusion among the witnesses.

Conversation

I think there was a misrecollection about what happened at the party last week.

Really? I thought everyone had the same memory of it.

No, some people are convinced things went differently than they actually did.

That makes sense; it's easy to have a misrecollection in a crowded situation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misrecollection → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrong or badly) and "recollection" (from Latin "recollectio", meaning the act of recalling). The word describes the act of recalling something incorrectly or in a mistaken manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrong and 'recollection' as the act of recalling something. This helps you remember that misrecollection means recalling something incorrectly.

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