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Definition of recency

recency

/ˈriː.sən.si/
re · cen · cy
Adverb:recently
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Plural:recencies
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Adjective:recent
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recency Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of having happened, begun, or been made not long ago; recentness.

Example

"Due to the recency of the policy change, many employees are still adjusting to the new reporting guidelines."

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• Rhymes for recency

• Nearby Words

receive
receiver
receivership
recency
recent
recenter
recently

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the adjective 'recent' and the noun-forming suffix '-cy', ultimately deriving from Latin 'recens' (meaning 'fresh, young, or recent').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recency. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recency
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