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latently Definition


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latent
adj
    1. Said of a characteristic, tendency, etc: present or existing in an undeveloped or hidden form.
      Thesaurus: dormant, hidden, quiescent, underlying, potential, undeveloped, unrealized, secret, concealed, veiled; Antonym: overt, patent.
    2. pathol.
      Said of a disease: failing to present or not yet presenting the usual or expected symptoms. Opposite of manifest.
Derivative: latency
noun
    Derivative: latently
    adverb
      Etymology: 17c: from Latin latere to lie hidden.



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