latest

Meanings

• adjective

  denoting something that is most recent or up-to-date

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈleɪt.ɪst/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2454124"

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Synonyms

erenow , freshly , belatedly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with latest
chafes , graves , raves

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Variants

List of all variants of latest that leads to same result
latest , latests , late , lateness , latenesses , later , of late , the latest

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Etymology

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from the past participle of the verb 'laten' meaning 'delay' or 'be late'. The sense of 'latest' developed from the idea of something being the last or most recent in a series.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'latest' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In the world of technology, the term 'latest firmware' refers to the most recent version of software for a particular device.

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Related Concepts

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1. contemporary: Refers to something that is current or belonging to the present time. 'Latest' and 'contemporary' are related concepts, as something that is the latest is also contemporary.

2. up-to-date: Refers to having the most recent or current information. 'Latest' and 'up-to-date' are synonymous, as something that is the latest is also up-to-date.

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Culture

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In literature, 'latest' is often used to describe the most recent developments or trends. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway refers to the 'latest' fashions and trends in New York City.

How to Memorize "latest"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock with the latest hand pointing to the current time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'latest' with the idea of something being new or current.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'LATEST' to remember the meaning: Latest = Most Recent, Always Trending, Ever So Timely.

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