n.
The state, condition, or quality, of being late; as, the lateness of his arrival; the lateness of the hour; the lateness of the season.
lateness
| Dictionary: Late·ness |
n.
| Antonyms: lateness |
n
Definition: unpunctuality
Antonyms: earliness, punctuality, timeliness
| Word Tutor: lateness |
IN BRIEF: Coming after the usual or proper time.
The lateness of the mail made paying bills on time difficult.
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