Recentest: meaning, definitions and examples
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recentest
[ ˈriːsəntɪst ]
time reference
The word 'recentest' is the superlative form of 'recent,' which describes the most recent or latest occurrence in time. It is used to indicate the most current event or thing in a particular context. For example, one might refer to the 'recentest developments' in technology or news. Although 'most recent' is more commonly used in modern English, 'recentest' can still be found in various contexts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The recentest news update was shocking.
- Have you read the recentest report on climate change?
- He shared the recentest statistics on the economy.
Translations
Translations of the word "recentest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais recente
🇮🇳 नवीनतम
🇩🇪 neueste
🇮🇩 terbaru
🇺🇦 найновіший
🇵🇱 najnowszy
🇯🇵 最近の
🇫🇷 le plus récent
🇪🇸 más reciente
🇹🇷 en yeni
🇰🇷 가장 최근의
🇸🇦 الأحدث
🇨🇿 nejnovější
🇸🇰 najnovší
🇨🇳 最新的
🇸🇮 najnovejši
🇮🇸 nýjasti
🇰🇿 ең жаңа
🇬🇪 უახლესი
🇦🇿 ən yeni
🇲🇽 más reciente
Etymology
The word 'recent' comes from the Latin 'recens,' meaning 'new or fresh.' It was incorporated into Middle English in the late 14th century, preserving much of its original meaning related to time and newness. The superlative form 'recentest' emerged as a natural linguistic evolution within English, deriving from the comparative structure seen in other adjectives. While 'recentest' may not be as frequently used in contemporary discourse, it carries a specific emphasis on the utmost degree of recentness, distinguishing it from the simpler form 'recent' and the comparative 'more recent.' As language evolves, certain forms become less popular or stylistically marked, contributing to the dynamic nature of English vocabulary.