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- [leyt-nt]
- /ˈleɪt nt/
- /ˈleɪ.tənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [leyt-nt]
- /ˈleɪt nt/
Definitions of latent word
- adjective latent present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential: latent ability. 1
- adjective latent Pathology. (of an infectious agent or disease) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant. 1
- adjective latent Psychology. existing in unconscious or dormant form but potentially able to achieve expression: a latent emotion. 1
- adjective latent Botany. (of buds that are not externally manifest) dormant or undeveloped. 1
- noun latent (of a quality or state) Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed. 1
- adjective latent ability: hidden, not apparent 1
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Origin of latent
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin latent- (stem of latēns) present participle of latēre to lie hidden; see -ent
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Parts of speech for Latent
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latent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
latent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for latent
adj latent
- veiled — having a veil: a veiled hat.
- underlying — lying or situated beneath, as a substratum.
- lurking — to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush; remain in or around a place secretly or furtively.
- inherent — existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering: an inherent distrust of strangers.
- concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
adjective latent
- dormant — lying asleep or as if asleep; inactive, as in sleep; torpid: The lecturer's sudden shout woke the dormant audience.
- hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
- buried — to put in the ground and cover with earth: The pirates buried the chest on the island.
- embryonic — Of or relating to an embryo.
Antonyms for latent
adj latent
- manifest — readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious; apparent; plain: a manifest error.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
- apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
adjective latent
- overt — open to view or knowledge; not concealed or secret: overt hostility.
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