HyperDic: latent

English > 2 senses of the word latent:
ADJECTIVEalllatentpotentially existing but not presently evident / evident or realized
alllatent(pathology) not presently active
latent > pronunciation
Soundsley'tahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > latent: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningpotentially existing but not presently evident / evident or realized.
Examples
  • "a latent fingerprint"
  • "latent talent"
Broaderpotential, possibleExisting in possibility
Spanishlatente
Catalanlatent
English > latent: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning(pathology) not presently active.
Examples
  • "latent infection"
  • "latent diabetes"
CategorypathologyThe branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
Broaderinactive(pathology) not progressing or increasing
Spanishlatente
Catalanlatent
Nounslatencythe state of being not yet evident / evident or active / active

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