Meaning Of The Word Latent

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latent
Latent is used to describe something which is hidden and not obvious at the moment, but which may develop further in the future.

latent in American English
present but invisible or inactive; lying hidden and undeveloped within a person or thing, as a quality or power
adjective: present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential

latent in British English
adjective: potential but not obvious or explicit

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