noun๐ShareThe state of being latent."The computer's latency, or the time it took to respond to my click, made it frustrating to use. "technologycomputingphysicselectronicstimesignalcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA delay, a period between the initiation of something and the occurrence."The latency between pressing the elevator button and the doors actually opening felt like a very long time when I was late for my appointment. "timetechnologycomputingphysicselectronicssignaltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe delay between a stimulus and the response it triggers in an organism."The doctor measured the patient's reaction time to a tap on the knee, noting the latency between the tap and the leg's reflex kick. "physiologybiologymedicinetechnologycomputingelectronicssignaltimescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA stage in Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory of the psychosexual development of children where children become asexual until their sexual desires come back at puberty."During the latency stage of childhood development, Sarah showed no interest in romantic relationships, focusing instead on friendships and school. "theorymindhumanagesexstagepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
