Definitions for latter
ˈlæt ərlat·ter

Princeton's WordNet(3.67 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. latter(adj)

   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)(adj)

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

   "in the latter case"

Wiktionary(2.33 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. latter(Adjective)

   relating to or being the second of two items

   Etymology: lætra.

2. latter(Adjective)

   near (or nearer) to the end

   Etymology: lætra.

3. latter(Adjective)

   close (or closer) to the present time

   Etymology: lætra.

Webster Dictionary(1.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Latter(adj)

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

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

2. Latter(adj)

   of two things, the one mentioned second

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

3. Latter(adj)

   recent; modern

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

4. Latter(adj)

   last; latest; final

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

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

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.]

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

How to pronounce latter?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Dr. Barnes Mawrie:

   2.“Life is like a traffic jam. You’ve got to be patient and wait on till an opportunity comes for you to drive ahead”. 3.“Life is like an onion, the deeper you peel into it the more tears it brings to your eyes”. 4.“Never wait for the best time to do good because good can be done best any time”. 5.“Think creatively, plan minutely and act resolutely and success is sure to come your way”. 6.“All intelligent persons are not successful but all successful people are intelligent”. 7.“Winners are those who act on their dreams but losers are those who dream of their acts”. 8.“Learning to accept defeat is the first step towards victory”. 9.“People who complain about their life are like beggars sitting on a heap of gold”. 10.“Theology is the study of God but not all theologians discover God”. 11. “One who discerns God’s will is treading on the path of salvation”. 12.“Environmental pollution is the most deadly sin because it springs from lack of concern and absence of love for the other”. 13.“Do not be afraid of enemies who criticize you but beware of friends who secretly despise you”. 14.“The difference between a pessimist and an optimist is that the former sees the dusk while the latter sees the dawn”. 15.“Religious fanaticism is the religion of the most irreligious and Godless people”. 16.“He who says only my religion is good, is putting a fence around God’s goodness and is guilty of God manipulation”. 17.“Too much religiosity is bad for the soul as too much food is bad for the body. Religious excessiveness is the breeding ground of fanaticism”. 18.“A religion that does not teach love of neighbour is either a bad religion or no religion at all”. 19.“A community is not an addition of number but a multiplication of love”. 20.“The three most important components of an ideal community are: the head to think and plan, the heart to forgive and love and the hands to serve and care”. 21.“Peace is a rare commodity which can be bought only through love”. 22.“Personal freedom is not a privilege to be misused but a responsibility to be carried out”. 23.“True love starts with perception and ends in compassion”. 24.“A good ship is tested in stormy weather so too true friendship is tested in difficult times”. 25.“Every tree cut down is oxygen lost and life endangered”. 26.“Wars are the darkest spots in human history and the height of human folly”. 27.“There is no greater fool than the one who does not know himself”. 28.“There is no greater folly than the failure to grab opportunities in life”. 29.“An education that does not form the heart leads to deviation of character”. 30.“Education that does not open the mind and heart of a person is a self defeating endeavour”. 31.“Education begins in the womb and ends in the tomb”.

2. Nick Twidale:

   There is still a question of whether this is one of the famous Trump negotiation tactics, or are we really going to see some drastic increase in tariffs. If it's the latter, we'll see massive downside pressure across all markets.

3. RVM:

   What are you seeking? Spiritual Health or Monetary Wealth? While the latter will dissolve, the former will make you evolve!

4. Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar:

   Either you are symbol of regressive forces or you decide to lead the progressive forces, i have taken the decision for the latter for 21 years (in politics).

5. Mehmet Murat ildan:

   An honourable public and a dishonourable dictator cannot live together; at the end, the latter goes!

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