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Meaning of belated
The primary meaning of "belated" is something that happens or is done later than expected or intended.
Etymology of belated
The word "belated" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the past participle of the verb "belate," which means to delay or put off until later, originating from the Old French "belater," and further from the Latin "bellum," meaning war, and "latere," meaning to be late
Synonyms
Definitions
- Happening or done after the expected or usual time
- * Done or happening too late to be of use or effect
Usage Examples
- The belated announcement of the winner caused confusion among the attendees
- * The company issued a belated apology for the mistake in their advertisement
- * The belated response to the emergency call resulted in severe consequences