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Definition & Meaning of "latter"in English

latter
01

closest to the end of a particular period of time, event, etc. 

latter definition and meaning
Examples
During the latter stages of the project, the team encountered unforeseen challenges. 
02

referring to the second of two things mentioned 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
domain
reference, order
Examples
n the debate between the two proposals, the latter argument was more compelling. 
03

having occurred recently 

Examples
The region has faced multiple droughts, but the latter ones have been particularly severe. 
the latter
the
ˈðə
dhē
la
tter
the latter
01

used to refer to the second of two individuals or things mentioned in a preceding statement 

Examples
Between the painter and the sculptor, I prefer the latter for their attention to detail. 

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