latent

adjective

How many syllables in latent?

There are 2 syllables in the word latent.

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Divide 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:

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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