adj.
1.farther along in physical or mental development
2.comparatively late in a course of development
3.ahead of the times
4.at a higher level in training or knowledge or skill
5.ahead in development
6.far along in time
7.(of societies) highly developed especially in technology or industry
8.situated ahead or going before
Idiom of the Day
after the fact
after something has happened
The man said that he was sorry but it was after the fact. He had already caused many problems. .