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latent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈleɪtənt/

latent means: Present but hidden or not yet active.

adjective

HIDDEN POTENTIALC1

Present but hidden or not yet active.

  • She discovered a latent talent for painting.
  • The disagreement revealed latent hostility between the teams.
  • Training can help develop your latent abilities.

Similar words: hidden, dormant

Opposites: active, apparent

Common phrases: latent talent, latent potential, latent hostility

INACTIVE VIRUSC1

Present in the body but currently inactive and causing no signs of illness.

  • The virus can remain latent for years.
  • Tests revealed a latent infection.
  • Stress may cause a latent virus to become active.

Similar words: dormant, inactive

Opposites: active

Common phrases: latent virus, latent infection, remain latent

Questions about latent

What does latent mean?

Present but hidden or not yet active.

What is latent in other languages?

Türkçe: gizli · Español: latente · Français: latent · Deutsch: latent · Italiano: latente · 日本語: 潜在的な

How do you pronounce latent?

It is pronounced /ˈleɪtənt/.

How do you use latent in a sentence?

She discovered a latent talent for painting. The disagreement revealed latent hostility between the teams.

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