noun🔗ShareEmpreinte digitale 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. "Le détective a soigneusement relevé l'empreinte digitale latente sur le rebord de la fenêtre.policelawsignprocessmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFacteur latent, cause sous-jacenteAn 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 cause sous-jacente de la baisse des notes des élèves était un manque d'engagement dans les activités en classe.theorysciencestatisticssystemlogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe latentAnything that is latent."The latent fear of public speaking was a significant obstacle to her career goals. "La peur latente de parler en public était un obstacle important à ses objectifs de carrière.possibilitythingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharelatent, dormantExisting or present but concealed or inactive."The old camera had a latent defect that only appeared when taking pictures in bright sunlight. "Le vieil appareil photo avait un défaut latent qui n'apparaissait que lors de la prise de photos en plein soleil.theorysciencemindconditionpossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLatent, dormant(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. "Le virus de la varicelle peut rester latent dans le corps pendant de nombreuses années, causant parfois le zona plus tard dans la vie.virusmedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharelatent, dormantLying 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. "Les graines de l'ambition sont restées latentes en elle jusqu'à ce qu'une nouvelle opportunité se présente au travail.possibilityconditionscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading