- latescent (adj.)
- "tending to become latent," 1836, from Latin latescentem (nominative latescens), present participle of latescere "to hide oneself, be hidden," inchoative of latere (see latent).
- latest (adj.)
- superlative of late. The latest "the news" attested from 1886.
- Pilates
- c. 1980, physical fitness regimen developed c. 1920 by German-born physical fitness teacher Joseph Pilates (1883-1967).
- latescence
- "Latescent condition or quality", Mid 19th cent.; earliest use found in William S. Hamilton (1788–1856), philosopher.