recon Meaning & Definition
What Does Recon Mean?
Recon is used as a noun meaning Reconnaissance. It can also mean A hairstyle in which the sides of the head are shaven and the crest is cropped close. As a verb, it means To reconnoiter.
Recon at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹɪˈkɒn/ |
| Synonyms | recce |
| Plural | recons |
| Verb forms | recons, reconning, reconned |
Recon Definition (Noun)
- Reconnaissance.
- A hairstyle in which the sides of the head are shaven and the crest is cropped close.
Recon as a Verb
- To reconnoiter.
Noun
- The smallest genetic unit that is capable of undergoing recombination.
Noun
- A reconstruction.
Synonyms of Recon
Recon synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
recon (countable and uncountable, plural recons)
recon (third-person singular simple present recons, present participle reconning, simple past and past participle reconned)
recon (plural recons)
Words That Rhyme With Recon
Origin of Recon
Origin 1: Clipping of reconnaissance.
Origin 2: Clipping of reconnoiter.
Origin 3: Contracted form of recombination + -on, coined by American molecular biologist Seymour Benzer in 1957 as " […] the smallest element in the one-dimensional array that is interchangeable (but not divisible) by genetic recombination."[1]
Origin 4: Clipping of reconstruction.
Quick Answers About Recon
Is recon a noun or a verb?
Recon is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for recon?
You can replace recon with words such as recce. See the full list of recon synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of recon?
The plural of recon is recons.
What is the past tense of recon?
The past tense of recon is reconned. The present participle is reconning.