latent

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/ˈleɪ.tənt/ English

Definitions

noun

(forensics) The residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint.
An underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor.
Anything that is latent.

adjective

Existing or present but concealed or inactive.
(of a virus) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.
Lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation.

Related words

Synonyms

hidden invisible dormant inactive possible potential latency dormancy delitescent lag covert lapse disguised unrealized unrealised unobservable ever-present

Antonyms

apparent patent visible

Associated

vaporization lsa herpes semantic indexing narcissus pathogenic variables manifest condensation sensible fingerprint

Rhymes

blatant statant natant gray tint grey tint kate hunt

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