latent

Meaning of latent

noun
  1. (forensics) The residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint.
  2. An underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor.
  3. Anything that is latent.
adjective
  1. Existing or present but concealed or inactive.
  2. (of a virus) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.
  3. Lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation.

Information about latent

Hyphenation of latent

la-tent

  • It consists of 2 syllables and 6 chars.
  • latent is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables

latent synonyms

Meaning :

hidden, invisible, dormant

latent antonyms

Meaning :

apparent, patent, visible

Translation of latent

Anagrams of latent

Lanett, latten, nattle, talent, tantle

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