latent — existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; dormant
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; dormant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪtənt/
Korean meaning: 잠재적인, 숨어있는, 잠복된
Korean pronunciation: **레이**턴트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's latent cooking skills emerged when she had to feed 20 people for Thanksgiving.
- The company failed to recognize the latent market for left-handed scissors.
- His latent fear of clowns suddenly surfaced at the circus.
latent
ADJECTIVE//ˈleɪtənt//
existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; dormant
The scientist discovers latent life within the dormant seed
Latent genius in a patent becomes blatant!
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Origin
From Latin 'latens', the present participle of 'latere' meaning 'to lie hidden' or 'to be concealed'. The word entered English in the 15th century through French and Latin influences.
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“My grandmother's latent cooking skills emerged when she had to feed 20 people for Thanksgiving.”
“The company failed to recognize the latent market for left-handed scissors.”
“His latent fear of clowns suddenly surfaced at the circus.”
“Scientists study latent genetic factors that may influence behavior.”
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