Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Belate \Be*late"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Belated}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Belating}.]
   To retard or make too late. --Davenant.

Belated \Be*lat"ed\, a.
   Delayed beyond the usual time; too late; overtaken by night;
   benighted. ``Some belated peasant.'' --Milton. --
   {Be*lat"ed*ness}, n. --Milton.

Source : WordNet®

belated
     adj : after the expected or usual time; delayed; "a belated
           birthday card"; "I'm late for the plane"; "the train is
           late"; "tardy children are sent to the principal";
           "always tardy in making dental appointments" [syn: {late},
            {tardy}]