latent

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Synonyms 1.3.3 Antonyms 2 Danish 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Adjective

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin latet "to lie hidden", from Ancient Greek λανθάνω (lanthano) "to escape notice, to be unknown, to be unseen, to be unnoticed", from λήθη (lethe) "forgetting, forgetfulness".

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• IPA: /ˈleɪ.tənt/, SAMPA: /"leI.t@nt/
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latent

1. Existing or present but concealed or inactive.
   • 2008 July 2, Joe Palca, “Scientists Make Herpes Breakthrough”, abstract, All Things Considered, National Public Radio

     Those infected with a herpes virus are infected for life. That's because the virus goes "latent." Sometimes, it awakes from its slumber, producing painful illnesses.

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• dormant

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• patent

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[edit] Etymology

From German latent, from French latent, from Latin latens, present participle of latere (“‘to be hidden’”).

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• IPA: /latɛnt/, [laˈtˢɛnˀd̥]

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latent (neuter latent, definite and plural latente)

1. latent (existing or present but concealed or inactive)