Main Entry:

be·lat·ed

Pronunciation:

\bi-ˈlā-təd, bē-\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

past participle of belate (to make late)

Date:

1670

1 : delayed beyond the usual time 2 : existing or appearing past the normal or proper time

— be·lat·ed·ly adverb

— be·lat·ed·ness noun