Latter

Pronunciation

• enPR: lăt'É™(r), IPA: /ˈlæt.É™(ɹ)/
• Rhymes: -ætÉ™(r)

Origin

Old English lætra.

Full definition of latter

Adjective

1. relating to or being the second of two items
• I. Wattsthe difference between reason and revelation, and in what sense the latter is superior
2. near (or nearer) to the end
3. close (or closer) to the present time
• John LockeHath not navigation discovered in these latter ages, whole nations at the bay of Soldania?

Antonyms

• aforesaid
• aforementioned
• former

Related terms

• latter-day
• latterly
• lattermath
• last, the superlative form of "latter"

Anagrams

• rattle
• tarlet
• Tatler