latent

adjective
UK: /ˈleɪtənt/
US: /ˈleɪtənt/

  1. Present but not yet active, developed, or visible.

    1. She has a latent talent for music that she hasn't discovered yet.
    2. The virus remained latent in his body for years before symptoms appeared showing the insidious nature of the disease.

  2. Existing as a potential; hidden or concealed.

    1. There was a latent problem with the car's engine.
    2. The investigation revealed latent defects in the building's structure, posing a significant safety risk to the occupants.

Synonyms

dormant hidden potential undeveloped concealed inert

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "latent" in English means: Present but not yet active, developed, or visible., Existing as a potential; hidden or concealed..

The phonetic transcription of "latent" is /ˈleɪtənt/ in British English and /ˈleɪtənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "latent": dormant, hidden, potential, undeveloped, concealed, inert.

Example usage of "latent": "She has a latent talent for music that she hasn't discovered yet.". More examples on the page.