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latent
[leyt-nt]
adjective
present but not visible, apparent, or activated; existing as potential.
latent ability.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms: ,Pathology.(of an infectious agent or disease) in a phase of being hidden or unrecognized; not yet exhibiting symptoms.
Psychology.existing in unconscious or dormant form but potentially able to achieve expression.
latent learning,
a latent emotion.
Botany.(of buds that are not externally manifest) dormant or undeveloped.
latent
/ ˈɪəԳ /
adjective
potential but not obvious or explicit
(of buds, spores, etc) dormant
pathol (esp of an infectious disease) not yet revealed or manifest
(of a virus) inactive in the host cell, its nucleic acid being integrated into, and replicated with, the host cell's DNA
psychoanal relating to that part of a dream expressive of repressed desires Compare manifest
latent content
Other Word Forms
- latently adverb
- ˈٱԳٱ adverb
- ˈٱԳ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of latent1
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Example Sentences
“Within that sea of brilliance, the seeds for all that we now know were already present, latent, waiting to unfold,” Whittle wrote in his report.
I also like a hit of warmth, like a sprinkle of nutmeg or cardamom, to bring out the cherry's more latent flavors.
“Sacramento” might not be about California’s capital per se, but it perfectly reflects the latent magic so many people have experienced in the city it’s named for.
But intimacy has a way of drawing out latent political tensions and making them intensely personal.
If you’re looking to enliven jarred sauce or some plain tomato puree, you can never go wrong with enriching the latent flavors.
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