Having happened a short while ago.
Up-to-date; not old-fashioned or dated.
Particularly in geology, palaeontology, and astronomy: having occurred a relatively short time ago, but still potentially thousands or even millions of years ago.
Having done something a short while ago that distinguishes them as what they are called.
Former, erstwhile; at some previous time.
Occasional.
At an indefinite but stated time in the past or future.