noun Download 🔗Share (forensics) The residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint. Examples : "The detective carefully lifted the latent fingerprint from the windowsill. " police law sign process mark Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor. Examples : "The latent cause of the students' declining grades was a lack of engagement in class activities. " theory science statistics system logic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Anything that is latent. Examples : "The latent fear of public speaking was a significant obstacle to her career goals. " possibility thing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Existing or present but concealed or inactive. Examples : "The old camera had a latent defect that only appeared when taking pictures in bright sunlight. " theory science mind condition possibility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of a virus) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant. Examples : "The chickenpox virus can remain latent in the body for many years, sometimes causing shingles later in life. " virus medicine biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation. Examples : "The seeds of ambition remained latent within her until a new opportunity arose at work. " possibility condition science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading