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Definition of recently

recently

/ˈriːsəntli/
re · cent · ly
Adjective:recent
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• adverb

1

At a recent time; not long ago; during a period of time just before the present.

Example

"The library recently updated its digital catalog to make searching for historical archives much easier."

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recency
recent
recenter
recently
recentness
receptacle
reception

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from the adjective 'recent' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root derives from Middle French 'recent' and directly from Latin 'recentem' (fresh, young, recent).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recently
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