latent
IPA: ɫˈeɪtʌnt
noun
- (forensics) The residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint.
- (statistics) An underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor.
- Anything that is latent.
adjective
- Existing or present but concealed or inactive.
- (pathology, of a virus) Remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.
- (biology) Lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation.
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Examples of "latent" in Sentences
- The term latent typically refers to something that is dormant, not observable, or not yet realized.
- Some persons do not like the term latent energy, and speak of energy which is not in action as possible or potential.
- Energy used for evapotranspiration is generally referred to as latent heat flux; however, the term latent heat flux is broad, and includes other related processes unrelated to transpiration including condensation (e.g., fog, dew), and snow and ice sublimation.
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