latent
adjectiveDivide latent into syllables:
la · tent
How to pronounce latent:
Definition of latent:
- latent (adjective):
- lying hidden and not yet developed within a person or thing
- potentially existing but not presently evident or realized.
- present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
Synonyms for latent:
vacantdeadquiescentidleunexpressedinactivedormantinvisibleunusedhiddenShow 9 more
Antonyms for latent:
manifestunmistakablerealisedglaringobviousconspicuousblatantclearunconcealedvisibleShow 15 more
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