latter

The definition of latter is something that occurs toward the end or something that happens after another event.

(adjective)

  1. An example of latter is 11:00 PM when the party started at 7:00 PM.
  2. An example of latter is the second act in a play.

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See latter in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. late
    1. later; more recent
    2. nearer the end or close: the latter part of May
  2. last mentioned of two: often used absolutely (with the): Jack and Bill are twins, but the latter is shorter than the former

Origin: ME lattre < OE lættra, compar. of læt: it represents the orig. compar. form; later is a new formation

See latter in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Being the second of two persons or things mentioned: Between captain and major, the latter is the higher rank. See Usage Note at former2.
  2. Near or nearer to the end: the latter part of the book.
  3. Further advanced in time or sequence; later: a style that has been revived in latter times.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, later

Origin: , from Old English lǽtra; see lē- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • latˈter·ly adverb

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