latent
adjectiveHow many syllables in latent?
There are 2 syllables in the word latent.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:
at rest
concealed
dead
dormant
fallow
free
hidden
idle
immanent
inactive
inert
inherent
inoperative
invisible
lurking
off
on the shelf
out of commission
possible
quiescent
secret
undeveloped
unexpressed
unrealized
unseen
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Antonyms for latent:
apparent
avowed
blatant
brazen
clear
conspicuous
evident
explicit
expressed
flagrant
glaring
live
manifest
noticeable
observable
obvious
open
outward
overt
patent
plain
plainly seen
public
realised
realized
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