latently

la·tent

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leyt-nt]
- /ˈleɪt nt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leyt-nt]
- /ˈleɪt nt/

Definitions of latently word

adjective latently present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential: latent ability. 1
adjective latently Pathology. (of an infectious agent or disease) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant. 1
adjective latently Psychology. existing in unconscious or dormant form but potentially able to achieve expression: a latent emotion. 1
adjective latently Botany. (of buds that are not externally manifest) dormant or undeveloped. 1
noun latently In a latent manner. 1

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Origin of latently

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 Latently

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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latently 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.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

latently usage trend in Literature

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