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British pronunciation
/ɹˈiːsənt/

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.
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