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English adjective: latent

1. latent potentially existing but not presently evident or realized


SamplesA latent fingerprint.
Latent talent.


Similarpossible, potential


Antonymsactual, existent

2. latent (pathology) not presently active


SamplesLatent infection.
Latent diabetes.


Similarinactive


Domain categorypathology


Antonymsactive









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