Latent
/ˈleɪ.tənt/noun
Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.
Did you know?In psychology, 'latent' refers to hidden potential, suggesting that our deepest capabilities may wait silently within us, just like buried treasure.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
latens
“lying hidden or concealed.”
14th Century
Old French
latent
“remaining hidden or dormant.”
15th Century
Middle English
latent
“existing but not visible or active.”
Modern English
English
latent
“referring to something that exists but is not yet revealed.”
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