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Definition of recentness

recentness

/ˈriː.sənt.nəs/
re · cent · ness
Adverb:recently
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Adjective:recent
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• noun

1

The quality or state of having happened, begun, or been made only a short time ago.

Example

"Given the recentness of the policy change, many employees are still adjusting to the new workflow."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'recentness' is used in everyday contexts, the synonym 'recency' is strongly preferred in psychology, statistics, and data science (as in the 'recency effect' or 'recency bias').

• Rhymes for recentness

• Nearby Words

recent
recenter
recently
recentness
receptacle
reception
receptionist

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