belated

The definition of belated is something done late.

(adjective)

An anniversary celebrated the day after the actual date is an example of belated.

See belated in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

late or too late; tardy

Origin: be- + lat(e) + -ed

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See belated in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having been delayed; done or sent too late: a belated birthday card.

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Origin: be-

Origin: + lated

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