letztgenannt
"letztgenannt" is a German compound adjective derived from the words *letzt* ("last") and *genannt* ("mentioned"). It functions as a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, referring to the most recently mentioned or discussed item, person, or concept in a given context. The term is commonly used in both written and spoken German to avoid repetition, particularly in lists, explanations, or when referring back to previously introduced elements.
The phrase is often employed in formal and technical writing, such as academic papers, legal documents, or
Grammatically, *letztgenannt* adapts to gender, number, and case, much like other German adjectives. It can appear
While primarily a German linguistic feature, *letztgenannt* reflects broader linguistic principles of anaphora—referring back to previously