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How do you spell Recreation?

Correct spelling

recreation

RECREAT + ION. Think: recreate yourself.

Why is recreation spelled this way?

From Latin recreare, to create again. RE (again) + CREARE (to create). Recreation re-creates your energy — rest that rebuilds what work has spent.

Common misspellings of recreation

recreatonrecreasionrecrationrecreiation

Example

The park is used for recreation.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "recreation". RECREAT + ION. Think: recreate yourself.
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