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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lateness

/lætˈnɛs/ noun · British & US
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What does lateness mean?

noun

The state or quality of being late; the act or fact of being delayed. A delay or failure to arrive or be on time.

Example

"The lateness of the train caused us to miss our connection."

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