Main Entry: lat·ter

Pronunciation: \ˈla-tər\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English lætra, comparative of læt late

Date: before 12th century

1 a : belonging to a subsequent time or period : more recent <the latter stages of growth> b : of or relating to the end <in their latter days> c : recent, present <affected by latter calamities>
2 : of, relating to, or being the second of two groups or things or the last of several groups or things referred to <of ham and beef the latter meat is cheaper today> <of ham and beef the latter is cheaper today>