latent function
la·tent func·tion
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [leyt-nt fuhngk-shuh n]
- /ˈleɪt nt ˈfʌŋk ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [leyt-nt fuhngk-shuh n]
- /ˈleɪt nt ˈfʌŋk ʃən/
Definition of latent function words
- noun latent function any function of an institution or other social phenomenon that is unintentional and often unrecognized. 1
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Origin of latent function
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50
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Parts of speech for Latent function
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latent function popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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