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 | ||