latent (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈleɪtənt/
Definition
Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.
Examples
The disease can remain latent for years before symptoms appear.
She discovered a latent talent for painting during her retirement.
There is a latent demand for affordable housing in the city.
How to Use latent
- latent talent (collocation)
- An ability or skill that someone has but has not yet developed or shown. — "She always knew she had a latent talent for writing."
- latent demand (collocation)
- A need or desire for a product or service that is not currently being met. — "The new technology created a latent demand for faster internet."
- latent infection (collocation)
- An infection that is present in the body but not causing symptoms. — "Many people carry latent infections without knowing it."
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