Definitions for latent

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latent la·tent

Spelling: [leyt-nt]

IPA: /ˈleɪt nt/

Latent is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 89 anagrams from letters in latent (aelntt).

Definitions for latent

adjective

1. present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential:
2. Pathology. (of an infectious agent or disease) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.
3. Psychology. existing in unconscious or dormant form but potentially able to achieve expression:
4. Botany. (of buds that are not externally manifest) dormant or undeveloped.

Origin of latent

1610-20; Latin latent- (stem of latēns) present participle of latēre to lie hidden; see -ent

Examples for latent

It was more science faction, a monument to human potential—including the latent potential for self-destruction.

She is going strong, and has developed all sorts of latent talent as a cook.

It is the latent motherhood within her that has been denied its own.

But a recent trend is capitalizing on our latent desires to actually become the famous people we love and love to hate.

Few could imagine from his modest exterior the latent, fire and energy which burn in his bosom.

"No," said the other, still with that latent touch of sarcasm in her voice.

But the "Zoabiz" was a small reminder that latent chauvinism is alive and well.

So it carbonates all of these, I'd say latent desires, to have more meaning in his life.

I refer, of course, to man's mastery over the latent forces of Nature.

Many pent-up resentments and latent frustrations are boiling inside the Negro, and he must release them.