1. (a.) Of late origin, existence, or occurrence; lately come; not Of remote date, antiquated style, or the like; not already known, familiar, worn out, trite, etc.; fresh; novel; new; modern; as, recent news.

2. (a.) of or pertaining to the present or existing epoch; as, recent shells.

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