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হোমঅভিধানLlatter

লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।

এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।

latter

Referring to the second of two things or people mentioned.
Adjective

This term functions as a precise pointer in formal writing to avoid repeating a noun. It creates a clear logical link between two options, ensuring the reader knows exactly which item is being discussed without ambiguity. It is almost exclusively used in professional, academic, or literary contexts rather than casual speech.

While it specifically targets the second of two items, it carries a sense of finality or conclusion within a sequence. Using it incorrectly for a list of three or more items is a common error; in those cases, the word last is required to maintain semantic accuracy.

Meanings

Adjective

Referring to the second of two things or people mentioned.

I have a cat and a dog, but the latter is much louder.

Examples

We can either meet on Monday or Tuesday, but the latter would be better for me.

We can either meet on Monday or Tuesday, but the latter would be better for me.

Business

Between the two candidates, the latter has more experience in marketing.

Between the two candidates, the latter has more experience in marketing.

Office

I tried both the cake and the tart, and I preferred the latter.

I tried both the cake and the tart, and I preferred the latter.

Gourmet

The report discusses inflation and unemployment, focusing primarily on the latter.

The report discusses inflation and unemployment, focusing primarily on the latter.

Business

You can choose a physical book or an ebook, though the latter is more convenient for travel.

You can choose a physical book or an ebook, though the latter is more convenient for travel.

Travel

He was torn between staying in his hometown and moving to the city, and he chose the latter.

He was torn between staying in his hometown and moving to the city, and he chose the latter.

The professor mentioned two theories, but the latter is now widely disputed.

The professor mentioned two theories, but the latter is now widely disputed.

School Life

I have a dog and a cat, and the latter is much more mischievous.

The detective considered two motives, theft and revenge, concluding that the latter was more likely.

The detective considered two motives, theft and revenge, concluding that the latter was more likely.

Detective

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