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adjective re·cent \ˈrē-s^ənt\

: happening or beginning not long ago

Full Definition of RECENT

a : having lately come into existence : new, fresh

b : of or relating to a time not long past

capitalized : holocene

— re·cent·ness noun

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Origin of RECENT

Middle English, from Latin recent-, recens; perhaps akin to Greek kainos new

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with RECENT

decent

RECENT Defined for Kids

recent

adjective re·cent \ˈrē-s^ənt\

Definition of RECENT for Kids

: of or relating to a time not long past <recent history>

: having lately appeared to come into being : new, fresh <recent events>

— re·cent·ly adverb

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