lateness

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Pronunciation

/ˈleɪt.nɪs/ (UK)

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/ˈleɪt.nɪs/ (UK) · /ˈleɪt.nəs/ (UK)

Definition of lateness

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noun

(uncountable, usually)The state of being late.

“His chronic lateness will cost him a promotion if not his job.”
“A 40 m.p.h. slack at West Ruislip, quickly followed by a 30 m.p.h. slack at Gerrards Cross, increased our lateness to four minutes at High Wycombe.”

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From late + -ness.

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