Latent
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Existing in a concealed or dormant state but capable of becoming active or apparent under the right conditions.
“The disease had a latent phase during which the patient showed no symptoms at all.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈleɪ.tənt/
Syllables
la·tent
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