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   latent

   /ˈleɪt(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed: "they have a huge reserve of latent talent"
   • ▪ lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation: "axillary buds or eyes in the leaf axils are latent growth buds"
   • ▪ (of a disease) not yet manifesting the usual symptoms: "diabetes may be latent for some years before diagnosis"
   • ▪ (of a microorganism, especially a virus) present in the body without causing disease, but capable of doing so at a later stage, or when transmitted to another body.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin latent- ‘being hidden’, from the verb latere.

   Derivatives

   • 1. latently adverb

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLATENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LATENT definition: 1. present but needing particular conditions to become active, obvious, or completely developed…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of LATENT is present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic. How to use latent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Latent.

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   Latent is an adjective that you use to describe something that is capable of becoming active or at hand, though it is not currently so.

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   Latent definition: present but not visible, apparent, or activated; existing as potential. See examples of LATENT used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLATENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   present but needing particular conditions to become active, obvious, or completely developed: Recent developments in the area have brought latent ethnic tension out into the open. We're trying to bring out the latent artistic talents that many people possess without realizing it. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not active or working.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › latentLatent - definition of latent by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Present or potential but not evident or active: latent talent. See Synonyms at inactive. 2. Medicine Present but not symptomatic: a latent virus. 3. Biology Being in a condition of biological rest or inactivity characterized by cessation of growth or development and the suspension of many metabolic processes: a latent bud. 4.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryLATENT definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   1. present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential. latent ability. 2. Pathology (of an infectious agent or disease) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant. 3. Psychology. existing in unconscious or dormant form but potentially able to achieve expression.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionlatent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of latent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › latentlatent | meaning of latent in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English latent la‧tent / ˈleɪt ə nt / adjective HERE HIDE/NOT SHOW something that is latent is present but hidden, and may develop or become more noticeable in the future → dormant latent in The virus remains latent in the body for many years.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLATENT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    LATENT meaning: A feeling or quality that is latent exists now but is hidden or not yet developed: . Learn more.