latter

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

(adjective)

See latter in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

late
1. later; more recent
2. nearer the end or close: the latter part of May
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

Being the second of two persons or things mentioned: Between captain and major, the latter is the higher rank. See Usage Note at former².
Near or nearer to the end: the latter part of the book.
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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