latter

Meaning

1. (not-comparable) Relating to or being the second of two items.
2. (not-comparable) Near (or nearer) to the end.
3. (not-comparable) In the past, but close (or closer) to the present time.

Synonyms

last

later

next

recent

second

2nd

rear

subsequent

ultimate

afteryears

B party

the second of the two

following Arreared

aftermost

last mentioned

final

following

hindmost

latest

Translations

dernier

secondo

2nd

letztere

último

ultimo

ce dernier

τελευταίος

άλλος

últim

letzterer

letzte

jüngere

celui-ci

second

2nd

segon

2nd

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From Old English lætra, comparative form of læt (“late”). Doublet of later; also, cognate with last, whose doublet is latest.

Sentences

The name has become established in this latter position through international acceptance and use .

The latter antenna delivers good skywave suppression .