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British pronunciation/ɹˈiːsənt/
American pronunciation/ˈɹisənt/

Definition & Meaning of "recent"

recent
01

having happened, started, or been done only a short time ago

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He is worried about his recent health problems.
The recent changes to the software have improved its performance significantly.
02

being newly created or introduced

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The recent smartphone model features cutting-edge technology.
A recent fashion trend has taken over social media, with influencers showcasing it everywhere.
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used to to the Holocene epoch, the current geological period that began about 11,700 years ago, following the last major ice age

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The recent epoch has seen dramatic changes in Earth's climate and ecosystems.
Fossils from the recent period show evidence of human influence on biodiversity.
The recent
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the current geological epoch that began approximately 11,700 years ago after the last major ice age

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Scientists study fossils from the recent to understand how species evolved in the Holocene.
The recent is characterized by the rise of human civilizations and rapid environmental shifts.

word family

rec

Verb

recent

Adjective

recently

Adverb

recently

Adverb

recentness

Noun

recentness

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