latent period

noun
UK: /ˈleɪt(ə)nt ˈpɪəriəd/
US: /ˈleɪt(ə)nt ˈpɪriəd/

  1. The time between exposure to something and the first signs or symptoms appearing.

    1. The latent period for the disease is about two weeks.
    2. Understanding the latent period of the virus is crucial for effective public health interventions.

  2. A delay between a stimulus and the response to it.

    1. There was a short latent period before the muscle contracted.
    2. Researchers investigated the factors influencing the latent period in nerve impulse transmission.

  3. The time during which something is present but not yet active or visible.

    1. The project remained in a latent period due to lack of funding.
    2. During the latent period, the software undergoes a silent installation in the background.

Synonyms

incubation period delay

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "latent period" in English means: The time between exposure to something and the first signs or symptoms appearing., A delay between a stimulus and the response to it., The time during which something is present but not yet active or visible..

The phonetic transcription of "latent period" is /ˈleɪt(ə)nt ˈpɪəriəd/ in British English and /ˈleɪt(ə)nt ˈpɪriəd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "latent period": incubation period, delay.

Example usage of "latent period": "The latent period for the disease is about two weeks.". More examples on the page.