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comparative more recent, superlative most recent
Having happened a short while ago. quotations examples
Bats host many high-profile viruses that can infect humans, including severe acute respiratory syndrome and Ebola. A recent study explored the ecological variables that may contribute to bats’ propensity to harbor such zoonotic diseases by comparing them with another order of common reservoir hosts: rodents.
2013 May-June, Katie L. Burke, “In the News”, in American Scientist, volume 101, number 3, archived from the original on 22 February 2016, page 193
Up-to-date; not old-fashioned or dated. examples
Having done something a short while ago that distinguishes them as what they are called. examples
(sciences) Particularly in geology, palaeontology, and astronomy: having occurred a relatively short time ago, but still potentially thousands or even millions of years ago. quotations examples
Finding it now means it was produced in more recent times, in astronomical terms.
2020 October 4, Evan Gough, “We Now Have Proof a Supernova Exploded Perilously Close to Earth 2.5 Million Years Ago”, in Science Alert
plural recents
(computing, graphical user interface) A recently viewed or accessed item. quotations examples
Obviously, the first time you launch this app, your Recents list is empty.
2012, Jason R. Rich, Your iPad 2 at Work, page 308