Latter (adjective)

  1. Being the second mentioned of two things or people; second in a sequence.
  2. Being the second part of a division; the second half.

Origin:

From old english lættra, from læt 'late, latter'.

Examples:

  1. I prefer the latter option.
  2. Between the two books, I think the latter is more interesting.
  3. The latter half of the movie was much better than the first half.
  4. I'll take the latter option, thank you.
  5. She enjoys both classical and modern music, but the latter more so.
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