English adjective: latent | |||
1. | latent potentially existing but not presently evident or realized | ||
Samples | A latent fingerprint. Latent talent. | ||
Similar | possible, potential | ||
Antonyms | actual, existent | ||
2. | latent (pathology) not presently active | ||
Samples | Latent infection. Latent diabetes. | ||
Similar | inactive | ||
Domain category | pathology | ||
Antonyms | active | ||