noun🔗ShareHuella dactilar latente(forensics) The residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint."The detective carefully lifted the latent fingerprint from the windowsill. "El detective levantó cuidadosamente la huella dactilar latente del alféizar de la ventana.policelawsignprocessmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFactor latente, causa subyacenteAn underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor."The latent cause of the students' declining grades was a lack of engagement in class activities. "La causa subyacente de la disminución de las calificaciones de los estudiantes fue la falta de participación en las actividades de clase.theorysciencestatisticssystemlogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLo latenteAnything that is latent."The latent fear of public speaking was a significant obstacle to her career goals. "El miedo latente a hablar en público fue un obstáculo importante para sus objetivos profesionales.possibilitythingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLatente, ocultoExisting or present but concealed or inactive."The old camera had a latent defect that only appeared when taking pictures in bright sunlight. "La vieja cámara tenía un defecto latente que solo aparecía al tomar fotos con luz solar brillante.theorysciencemindconditionpossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLatente, inactivo(of a virus) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant."The chickenpox virus can remain latent in the body for many years, sometimes causing shingles later in life. "El virus de la varicela puede permanecer inactivo en el cuerpo durante muchos años, a veces causando culebrilla más adelante en la vida.virusmedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharelatente, ocultoLying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation."The seeds of ambition remained latent within her until a new opportunity arose at work. "Las semillas de la ambición permanecieron latentes en ella hasta que surgió una nueva oportunidad en el trabajo.possibilityconditionscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading