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Latent
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Simple meaning
What does Latent mean?
Latent means hidden or not yet active.
Dictionary definition
Present but hidden, inactive, or not yet developed.
Example sentences
Latent in a sentence
easy
The seed had latent growth waiting for spring.
medium
The story hinted at a latent talent the character had not used yet.
hard
Scientists sometimes study latent patterns that are present but not easy to see at first.
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Word family
Latent word family
Base word
latent
adjective
latent
Base form.
noun
latency
A delay or hidden period before something appears or responds.
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Practice 1
What does latent mean?
Latent means latent means hidden or not yet active.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to latent?
Not easily seen or noticed.
Practice 3
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