Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The state of being late or tardy, or of coming or appearing after the usual or proper time: as, the lateness of harvest.
- noun Time far advanced in any particular period: as, lateness in the season.
- noun Recency, absolute or comparative; recent origin, discovery, etc.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The state, condition, or quality, of being late
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun The property of being
late
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun quality of coming late or later in time
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Examples
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Chronic lateness is often overlooked by Peruvians who consider it an endearing cultural trait.
Archive 2007-02-25 Bill Crider 2007
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And lateness is very forgivable when there's a hubby-prepared elaborate meal involved.
Double-Header Postgame Post! Now with great linking action! kittenpie 2006
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Sorry this post is late, but the reason for the lateness is the purpose for the post, so in a way, it all works out.
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The lateness was the only thing that bothered me, but it didn't really bother me.
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A kid running to school simply suggests lateness, which is acceptable.
Runners Jack Canfield 2010
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A kid running to school simply suggests lateness, which is acceptable.
Runners Jack Canfield 2010
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I wondered aloud if Lynn thought her lateness might be a way of feeling connected to her mom?
SHED Your Stuff, Change Your Life Julie Morgenstern 2008
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I wondered aloud if Lynn thought her lateness might be a way of feeling connected to her mom?
SHED Your Stuff, Change Your Life Julie Morgenstern 2008
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As she helped Minton ease Lord Thurstow from his sodden coat, she wondered whether Jack Lester had purposely arrived last for greatest effect-or whether his lateness was a reflection of reluctance.
A Lady of Expectations Laurens, Stephanie 1995
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As she helped Minton ease Lord Thurstow from his sodden coat, she wondered whether Jack Lester had purposely arrived last for greatest effect-or whether his lateness was a reflection of reluctance.
A Lady of Expectations Laurens, Stephanie 1995
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