recent

re·cent

adjective \ˈrē-s^ənt\

Definition of RECENT

1

a : having lately come into existence : new, fresh

b : of or relating to a time not long past

2

capitalized : holocene

— re·cent·ness noun

Examples of RECENT

1. Recent events have brought attention to the problem.
2. I usually watch that show every week, but I missed the most recent episode.
3. Medical science has made amazing progress in recent decades.
4. That was the biggest earthquake in recent history .

Origin of RECENT

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

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with RECENT

decent