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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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › latentLATENT | 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.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › latentLatent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLATENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. latently (ˈlatently) adverb. Word origin. C17: from Latin latēnt-, from latens present participle of latēre to lie hidden. latent in American English. (ˈleɪtənt ) adjective. 1. present but invisible or inactive; lying hidden and undeveloped within a person or thing, as a quality or power.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › latent_adjlatent, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word latent mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word latent. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. latent has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionlatent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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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.