latency
nounHow to pronounce latency:
Definition of latency:
- latency (noun):
- the state of being not yet evident or active.
- the quality or state of being latent dormancy
Synonyms for latency:
inertiapotentialitypotentialcomasuspensedormancyabeyancerecessionAntonyms for latency:
actionexpressionopeningintroductiongocontinuitystartactivitybeginningcommencementShow 4 more
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