"latent" meaning in English

See latent in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈleɪ.tənt/ Audio: en-us-latent.ogg [US] Forms: latent [positive], – [comparative], – [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is latent, it exists or is present but is concealed or inactive. Synonyms: hidden, invisible
    Sense id: simple-latent-en-adj-Jaw4toKT
  2. If a virus is latent, it remains in an inactive or hidden phase. Synonyms: dormant
    Sense id: simple-latent-en-adj-QUeTf2SA Categories (other): Pathology
     
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