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latent
adjective
(pathology) not presently active
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- L
- Ends with
- T
- Contains
- ATEN
- Scrabble score
- 6
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈleɪ.tənt
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Meaning
Definitions
adjective
(pathology) not presently active
“latent infection”
adjective
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
“a latent fingerprint”
In context
Example Sentences
latent infection
latent diabetes
a latent fingerprint
latent talent