Latin word recens comes from Latin re-, Proto-Indo-European *ken-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| re- | Latin (lat) | Again; prefix added to various words to indicate an action being done again, or like the other usages indicated above under English.. Back, backwards. |
| *ken- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| recens | Latin (lat) | Lately, recently Fresh. New, recent. Vigorous. Young. |