belate

Meanings

• adjective

  late, delayed

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Variants

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belated , belatedly , belatedness , belatednesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'belatus' meaning 'late, slow, or delayed'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'belate' is not commonly used in everyday speech and is more commonly found in formal or literary contexts.

2. In some languages, there are no separate words for 'late' or 'belate'. Instead, the concept is expressed using other words or phrases.

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Related Concepts

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1. lateness: The state or quality of being belate.

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Culture

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Belate is often used in various contexts to describe something that is late or delayed. In literature, it is used to create suspense or tension in a story. For instance, in the novel 'Gone with the Wind', Scarlett O'Hara is often described as belatedly realizing the consequences of her actions.

How to Memorize "belate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock that is running behind time. Visualize the hands moving slower than usual.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'belate' with the feeling of frustration or annoyance when something is late.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Belate is late' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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