latency period

noun
UK: /ˈleɪtənsi ˈpɪəriəd/
US: /ˈleɪtənsi ˈpɪriəd/

  1. The time between stimulation and the start of a response or reaction.

    1. The latency period was short, and he reacted quickly.
    2. The length of the latency period before symptoms appear can vary greatly between individuals following exposure.

  2. The delay before a system or device responds to a command.

    1. The latency period for the computer to start was too long.
    2. We observed a significant latency period before the server responded to our data request, impacting overall network performance.

  3. The period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of symptoms.

    1. The latency period of the disease is about two weeks.
    2. During the latency period, an infected individual may be asymptomatic but still capable of transmitting the disease.

Synonyms

incubation period delay waiting period

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "latency period" in English means: The time between stimulation and the start of a response or reaction., The delay before a system or device responds to a command., The period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of symptoms..

The phonetic transcription of "latency period" is /ˈleɪtənsi ˈpɪəriəd/ in British English and /ˈleɪtənsi ˈpɪriəd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "latency period": incubation period, delay, waiting period.

Example usage of "latency period": "The latency period was short, and he reacted quickly.". More examples on the page.