Words Like LATENT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to LATENT.

4 Alternative Words Similar to latent

1 Inactive Adjective      Similar Words Like Inactive
2 Possible Adjective      Similar Words Like Possible
3 Potential Adjective      Similar Words Like Potential
4 Secret Adjective      Synonym Words Like Secret

4 examples of latent

1 latent springs of action
2 the latent phase of an infection
3 latent talent
4 latent diabetes

10 definitions of latent

1 Not visible or apparent; hidden; concealed; secret; dormant.
2 Existing but not presenting symptoms; dormant or developing; -- of disease, especially infectious diseases.
3 potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
4 (pathology) not presently active
5 Present or potential but not evident or active: latent talent.
6 Pathology In a dormant or hidden stage: a latent infection.
7 Biology Undeveloped but capable of normal growth under the proper conditions: a latent bud.
8 Psychology Present and accessible in the unconscious mind but not consciously expressed.
9 A fingerprint that is not apparent to the eye but can be made sufficiently visible, as by dusting or fuming, for use in identification.
10 Hidden; concealed; not visible or apparent; not manifested: as, latent motives; latent germs of disease.
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