Latent - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈleɪtnt|  American pronunciation of the word latent
Brit.  |ˈleɪt(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word latent

adjective

- potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
a latent fingerprint
latent talent
- (pathology) not presently active
latent infection
latent diabetes

Extra examples

...he has a latent talent for acting that he hasn't had a chance to express yet...

The virus remains latent in the body for many years.

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