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latent

/ˈleɪ.tənt/

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noun

Empreinte 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.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Facteur latent, cause sous-jacente

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. "

La cause sous-jacente de la baisse des notes des élèves était un manque d'engagement dans les activités en classe.

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noun

Le latent

Anything that is latent.

Examples :

"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.

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adjective

latent, dormant

Existing or present but concealed or inactive.

Examples :

"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.

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adjective

Latent, dormant

(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. "

Le virus de la varicelle peut rester latent dans le corps pendant de nombreuses années, causant parfois le zona plus tard dans la vie.

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adjective

latent, dormant

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. "

Les graines de l'ambition sont restées latentes en elle jusqu'à ce qu'une nouvelle opportunité se présente au travail.

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