Meaning & Definition of Latent in English
English⟶
Latent
/letənt/
adjective
1. Potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
- "A latent fingerprint"
- "Latent talent"
synonym:
- latent
2. (pathology) not presently active
- "Latent infection"
- "Latent diabetes"
synonym:
- latent
Examples of using
There are many latent gays among rampant homophobes.