Tardy

adjective

1. Living comparatively recently now deceased
2. Being something or holding some position or relationship recently but not now

   "the late belligerents"

3. Made, appearing, or happening just previous to the present time especially as the most recent of a succession

   "our late quarrel"

adverb

1. After the usual or proper time

   "got to work late"

2. At or to an advanced point of time
3. Not long ago recently

   "a writer late of Chicago"

noun

1. A disease of solanaceous plants (such as the potato and tomato) that is caused by a fungus (Phytophthora infestans) and is characterized by decay of stems, leaves, and in the potato also of tubers

noun

1. The current stage of capitalism that began in the second half of the 20th century and that is characterized by globalization, the dominance of multinational corporations, broad commodification and consumerism, and extreme wealth inequality

   "In [Marxist literary critic Fredric] Jameson's account, late capitalism is characterized by a globalized, post-industrial economy, where everything—not just material resources and products but also immaterial dimensions, such as the arts and lifestyle activities—becomes commodified and consumable."

noun

1. The Greek language as used in the third to sixth centuries

noun

1. The Hebrew language used by writers from about the second century b.c. to the early Middle Ages

noun

1. The Latin language used by writers in the third to sixth centuries

noun

1. Someone who becomes successful, attractive, etc., at a later time in life than other people

   "She was a late bloomer as a writer."

noun

1. The most recent news of the day

   "and now this late-breaking news"

idiom

1. At an old age

   "He became famous relatively late in life."