Meaning & Definition of Recent in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Having happened, begun, or been made not long ago.

  Example Sentence: The recent developments in technology have changed the industry.

• Definition: Of or relating to a time period that is not far back in the past.

  Example Sentence: Recent events have sparked controversy.

• Definition: Not long since; lately.

  Example Sentence: She returned from a recent trip abroad.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Latin 'recentem', meaning 'fresh, new'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• recent history: The period of time close to the present, especially regarding past events.
• recently: At a time that is not long past; not long ago.
• in recent years: During the last few years.

Translations

• Spanish: reciente

• French: récent

• German: neuestens

• Russian: недавний

Related Words

• recency: The quality of being recent; how recent something is.

• new: Not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently.

• modern: Relating to the present or recent times.

Slang Meanings of recent

• Meaning: Newly popular or trendy.

  Example Sentence: That song is so recent; everyone’s been playing it.

• Meaning: Currently relevant or in vogue.

  Example Sentence: Her style is very recent and on point.