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Definition of latterly

latterly

/ˈlæt.ər.li/
lat · ter · ly
Adjective:latter
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• adverb

1

British In recent times; lately.

Example

"The company struggled for several years, though latterly its financial performance has improved significantly."

2

British Toward the end of a particular period, career, or life; in the later stages.

Example

"He worked as a civil engineer in his youth and latterly served as an advisor to the ministry."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in British and formal English; in everyday American English, 'lately' or 'recently' is strongly preferred.

• Nearby Words

lats
latte
latter
latterly
lattice
latticed
latticework

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the adjective 'latter' (going back to Old English 'lætra', the comparative form of 'læt', meaning 'late') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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