latent

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adjective

1. potentially existing but not presently evident or realized (Freq. 6)
- a latent fingerprint
- latent talent
• Similar to:
potential, possible
2. (pathology) not presently active (Freq. 1)
- latent infection
- latent diabetes
• Similar to:
inactive
• Derivationally related forms:
latency
• Topics:
pathology