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lateness

/ˈleɪt.nəs/
late · ness
Adverb:lately
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Adjective:late
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• noun

1

The state or quality of arriving, occurring, or acting after the expected, proper, or scheduled time.

Example

"She apologized to the committee for her lateness, explaining that her train had been delayed."

2

The condition of being far advanced in a period of time, such as the day, night, or season.

Example

"Given the lateness of the hour, they decided to postpone the remaining discussion until morning."

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• Rhymes for lateness

• Nearby Words

latefoss
lately
latency
lateness
latent
lateral
laterally

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lateness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lateness
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