Word Type

Noun

Adjective

Adjective

The word "latent" can be used as noun, adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

apparent

Derived Terms

antilatent latency latensification latent fingerprint latent heat latent news latent print latent space latent time latent value latent variable latently latentness semilatent

Context

biology forensics pathology statistics

Related Terms

cause conceal correlation dust exist factor finger fingerprint inactive infer latency present residue statistical underlying visible

Similar Terms

inactive inactive possible potential potential

Synonym Network

abeyant concealed dormant hidden invisible occult secret unseen veiled

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