LATENT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word LATENT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LATENT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Latent

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Latin latent- ‘being hidden’, from the verb latere

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈleɪt(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed

Short Definition:

not yet developed or manifest

Examples:
  • they have a huge reserve of latent talent

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