Definitions for latter
ˈlæt ərlat·ter

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.7 / 6 votes

1. latteradjective

   the second of two or the second mentioned of two

   "Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today"

2. latter(a)adjective

   referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

   "in the latter case"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.3 / 6 votes

1. latteradjective

   relating to or being the second of two items

2. latteradjective

   near (or nearer) to the end

3. latteradjective

   close (or closer) to the present time

4. Etymology: lætra.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. LATTERadjective

   This is the comparative of late,

   1. Happening after something else.2. Modern; lately done or past.

   Hath not navigation discovered, in these latter ages, whole nations at the bay of Soldania. John Locke.

   3. Mentioned last of two.

   The difference between reason and revelation, and in what sense the latter is superior. Isaac Watts.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. latter

   The term "latter" is primarily used in reference to the second of two things or people mentioned previously. It is usually used as an adjective, but can also be used as a noun. This term is also used towards the end of a period of time, in some contexts.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. Latteradjective

   later; more recent; coming or happening after something else; -- opposed to former; as, the former and latter rain

2. Latteradjective

   of two things, the one mentioned second

3. Latteradjective

   recent; modern

4. Latteradjective

   last; latest; final

5. Etymology: [OE. later, ltter, compar. of lat late. See Late, and cf. Later.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Latter

   lat′ėr, adj. later: coming or existing after: mentioned the last of two: modern: recent: (Shak.) last.—adjs. Latt′er-born (Shak.), younger; Latt′er-day, belonging to recent times.—adv. Latt′erly, in latter time: of late.—Latter-day saints (see Mormon); Latter end (see End); Latter-mint, a late kind of mint.—The former and the latter rain (see Rain). [A variant of later.]

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1. Latter

   Latter vs. Ladder -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Latter and Ladder.

2. Latter

   Former vs. Latter -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Former and Latter.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. LATTER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Latter is ranked #51396 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Latter surname appeared 405 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Latter.
   
   87.1% or 353 total occurrences were White.
   6.1% or 25 total occurrences were Black.
   3.2% or 13 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.4% or 6 total occurrences were of two or more races.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'latter' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1259

Anagrams for latter »

1. rattle

2. tarlet

3. Tatler

4. tartle

5. artlet

How to pronounce latter?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say latter in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of latter in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of latter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of latter in a Sentence

1. Kurt Volker:

   I now understand that others saw the idea of investigating possible corruption involving the Ukrainian company,' Burisma' as equivalent to investigating former Vice President Joe Biden, i saw them as very different. The former being appropriate and unremarkable, the latter being unacceptable.

2. Johanna Konta:

   The more opportunities I get to be in the latter stages of Grand Slams, the more experience I gain, experience can only bring good things. It can only help with managing different things, different situations that come up at this point of the tournament.

3. David Kopel:

   The Panthers' arms-carrying was often intended to be intimidating, that's one difference between the Panthers and modern open-carry activists. The latter are attempting to convey the message that they are harmless and peaceful.

4. Bill Gross:

   The reason nominal growth is critical is that it allows a country, company or individual to service their debts with increasing income, allocating a portion to interest expense and another portion to theoretical or practical principal repayment via a sinking fund, without the latter, a credit-based economy ultimately -devolves into Ponzi finance, and at some point implodes. Watch nominal GDP growth.

5. Megan Fazio:

   It is speculative and reckless to comment on the potential cause of what was ruled an accident in an ongoing investigation, these anonymous sources should perhaps look at doing the latter, especially while family and friends are grieving the loss of a visionary, mentor and friend. The facts remain, the unfounded commentary and speculation from anonymous sources will continue to evoke a no comment from our team.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=latter
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Latter
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=latter
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latter
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=latter
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html