latent

[ leyt-nt ]

/ ˈleɪt nt /

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adjective

present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential: latent ability.

Pathology. (of an infectious agent or disease) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.

Psychology. existing in unconscious or dormant form but potentially able to achieve expression: a latent emotion.

Botany. (of buds that are not externally manifest) dormant or undeveloped.

Origin of latent

First recorded before 1610–20; from Latin latent- (stem of latēns ) present participle of latēre “to lie hidden”; see origin at -ent

SYNONYMS FOR latent

1 dormant, quiescent, veiled.

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ANTONYMS FOR latent

1 open, active.

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1. Latent, potential refer to powers or possibilities existing but hidden or not yet actualized. Latent emphasizes the hidden character or the dormancy of what is named: latent qualities, defects, diseases. That which is potential exists in an as yet undeveloped state, but is thought of as capable of coming into full being or activity at some future time: potential genius, tragedy. Potential may be applied also to tangibles: High-tension wires are a potential source of danger.

OTHER WORDS FROM latent

la·tent·ly, adverb

Words nearby latent

latency, latency period, La Tène, late-night, latensify, latent, latent allergy, latent ambiguity, latent content, latent diabetes, latent function

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Example sentences from the Web for latent

But a recent trend is capitalizing on our latent desires to actually become the famous people we love and love to hate.
Kevin Spacey and the Most Inexplicable Celebrity Video Game Cameos|Amy Zimmerman|May 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So it carbonates all of these, I'd say latent desires, to have more meaning in his life.
'About a Boy' Star David Walton Is No Hugh Grant, in the Best Way|Kevin Fallon|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was more science faction, a monument to human potential—including the latent potential for self-destruction.
At the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, a Steady Drip of Toxic Trouble|Eric Nusbaum|February 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But the "Zoabiz" was a small reminder that latent chauvinism is alive and well.
The Latent Chauvinism Of Lapid's "Zoabiz" Apology|Rawia Aburabia|February 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The stories that circulated about their deaths ignited the latent anger in similar neighborhoods throughout the country.
French Rage Explodes in Riots|Christopher Dickey|August 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Latent heat is therefore not dissipated, it is merely transformed and has taken on the form of molecular elasticity.
Landmarks of Scientific Socialism|Friedrich Engels
She had a power over this young man; she could arouse all the latent nobility which he possessed.
The Honorable Miss|L. T. Meade
By this means its latent qualities of reflection of light are brought to perfection, developing its real brilliancy.
Equatorial America|Maturin M. Ballou
He was weakened, too, but the freezing cold of the desert night aroused all his latent force.
The Lions of the Lord|Harry Leon Wilson
He knew that views not unlike Hugo's were latent in many minds lacking Hugo's initiative that would respond to the right impulse.
The Last Shot|Frederick Palmer

British Dictionary definitions for latent

latent

/ (ˈleɪtənt) /

adjective

potential but not obvious or explicit

(of buds, spores, etc) dormant

pathol (esp of an infectious disease) not yet revealed or manifest

(of a virus) inactive in the host cell, its nucleic acid being integrated into, and replicated with, the host cell's DNA

psychoanal relating to that part of a dream expressive of repressed desireslatent content Compare manifest (def. 2)

Derived forms of latent

latency, nounlatently, adverb

Word Origin for latent

C17: from Latin latēnt-, from latens present participle of latēre to lie hidden

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for latent

latent

[ lāt′nt ]

adj.

Present or potential but not evident or active.

In a dormant or hidden stage, as an infection.

Undeveloped but capable of normal growth under the proper conditions.

Present in the unconscious mind but not consciously expressed.

单词	latent
释义	latent [ leyt-nt ] / ˈleɪt nt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR latent ON THESAURUS.COM adjective present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential: latent ability. Pathology. (of an infectious agent or disease) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant. Psychology. existing in unconscious or dormant form but potentially able to achieve expression: a latent emotion. Botany. (of buds that are not externally manifest) dormant or undeveloped. Origin of latent First recorded before 1610–20; from Latin latent- (stem of latēns ) present participle of latēre “to lie hidden”; see origin at -ent SYNONYMS FOR latent 1 dormant, quiescent, veiled. SEE SYNONYMS FOR latent ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR latent 1 open, active. SEE ANTONYMS FOR latent ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for latent 1. Latent, potential refer to powers or possibilities existing but hidden or not yet actualized. Latent emphasizes the hidden character or the dormancy of what is named: latent qualities, defects, diseases. That which is potential exists in an as yet undeveloped state, but is thought of as capable of coming into full being or activity at some future time: potential genius, tragedy. Potential may be applied also to tangibles: High-tension wires are a potential source of danger. OTHER WORDS FROM latent la·tent·ly, adverb Words nearby latent latency, latency period, La Tène, late-night, latensify, latent, latent allergy, latent ambiguity, latent content, latent diabetes, latent function Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for latent But a recent trend is capitalizing on our latent desires to actually become the famous people we love and love to hate. Kevin Spacey and the Most Inexplicable Celebrity Video Game Cameos\|Amy Zimmerman\|May 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST So it carbonates all of these, I'd say latent desires, to have more meaning in his life. 'About a Boy' Star David Walton Is No Hugh Grant, in the Best Way\|Kevin Fallon\|February 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It was more science faction, a monument to human potential—including the latent potential for self-destruction. At the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, a Steady Drip of Toxic Trouble\|Eric Nusbaum\|February 24, 2013\|DAILY BEAST But the "Zoabiz" was a small reminder that latent chauvinism is alive and well. The Latent Chauvinism Of Lapid's "Zoabiz" Apology\|Rawia Aburabia\|February 14, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The stories that circulated about their deaths ignited the latent anger in similar neighborhoods throughout the country. French Rage Explodes in Riots\|Christopher Dickey\|August 14, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Latent heat is therefore not dissipated, it is merely transformed and has taken on the form of molecular elasticity. Landmarks of Scientific Socialism\|Friedrich Engels She had a power over this young man; she could arouse all the latent nobility which he possessed. The Honorable Miss\|L. T. Meade By this means its latent qualities of reflection of light are brought to perfection, developing its real brilliancy. Equatorial America\|Maturin M. Ballou He was weakened, too, but the freezing cold of the desert night aroused all his latent force. The Lions of the Lord\|Harry Leon Wilson He knew that views not unlike Hugo's were latent in many minds lacking Hugo's initiative that would respond to the right impulse. The Last Shot\|Frederick Palmer British Dictionary definitions for latent latent / (ˈleɪtənt) / adjective potential but not obvious or explicit (of buds, spores, etc) dormant pathol (esp of an infectious disease) not yet revealed or manifest (of a virus) inactive in the host cell, its nucleic acid being integrated into, and replicated with, the host cell's DNA psychoanal relating to that part of a dream expressive of repressed desireslatent content Compare manifest (def. 2) Derived forms of latent latency, nounlatently, adverb Word Origin for latent C17: from Latin latēnt-, from latens present participle of latēre to lie hidden Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to latent veiled, underlying, lurking, inherent, unrealized, smoldering, suppressed, concealed, covert, idle, immature, implied, inactive, inert, inferential, inoperative, intrinsic, invisible, involved, passive Medical definitions for latent latent [ lāt′nt ] adj. Present or potential but not evident or active. In a dormant or hidden stage, as an infection. Undeveloped but capable of normal growth under the proper conditions. Present in the unconscious mind but not consciously expressed. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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latent

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