Pronunciation: /ˈleɪtnt/
noun a dormant or hidden quality or state
A1 The latent of the flower bulb will only be visible once it starts to grow.
A2 The scientist discovered a latent in the data that had been previously overlooked.
B1 The artist's work often explores the concept of latent in human emotions.
B2 There is a latent of creativity within everyone, waiting to be unleashed.
C1 The latent of potential in the young athlete was finally recognized by the coach.
C2 The latent of genius in the young musician was evident from a very early age.
adjective existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed
A1 The virus can remain latent in the body for years without showing any symptoms.
A2 She had a latent talent for painting that she only discovered later in life.
B1 The artist's latent creativity finally emerged after years of practice.
B2 The potential for conflict was latent in their relationship, but they managed to work through it.
C1 The scientist discovered a latent pattern in the data that had previously gone unnoticed.
C2 The author's latent genius was finally recognized with the publication of her latest novel.
formal The scientist discovered a latent gene that had been previously unidentified.
informal There's a latent talent in him that he doesn't even know about.
slang I have a latent craving for some pizza right now.
figurative His anger towards his father was always latent, waiting to surface at any moment.
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