In a way that can not be seen
“These historical narratives join together discontinuous struggles to prove retroactively that latent dangers existed even when conflict was not overt.”
Adverb for existing but not yet developed or manifest
“It shows us just what can be achieved when that latent creativity is drawn out.”
Adverb for not being in a state of use or activity
“This power is capable of exciting latent and suspended nervous energy.”
Adverb for being implied or inferred, rather than overt
“The latent implication is that participants are psychologically warped.”
Adverb for in an undeveloped or embryonic state or stage
“Perhaps had he grown up in the northern wilds or the southern dales, his latent talent might never have developed beyond the general skill of an average soldier.”
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