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LATENT Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word latent. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word latent. (close relations)
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dormant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct

adjective satellite

• in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

• lying with head on paws as if sleeping

• inactive but capable of becoming active

hidden
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• not accessible to view

• designed to elude detection

• difficult to find

concealed
adjectiveadj
adjective

• hidden on any grounds for any motive

adjective satellite

• not accessible to view

covert
adjectiveadj
adjective

• secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed

noun

• a flock of coots

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

adjective satellite

• (of a wife) being under the protection of her husband

implicit
adjectiveadj
adjective

• implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

adjective satellite

• being without doubt or reserve

inactive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly

• (military) not involved in military operations

• not exerting influence or change

• (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct

• lacking in energy or will

• lacking activity; lying idle or unused

• not engaged in full-time work

• not active physically or mentally

adjective satellite

• (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

• not in physical motion

inherent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

• in the nature of something though not readily apparent

potential
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• existing in possibility

noun

• the inherent capacity for coming into being

• the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts

adjective satellite

• expected to become or be; in prospect

quiescent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not active or activated

• marked by a state of tranquil repose

• being quiet or still or inactive

• (pathology) causing no symptoms

restrained
adjectiveadj
adjective

• under restraint

adjective satellite

• cool and formal in manner

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

• not showy or obtrusive

• prudent

suppressed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• kept from public knowledge by various means

adjective satellite

• manifesting or subjected to suppression

• held in check with difficulty

underlying
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in the nature of something though not readily apparent

• located beneath or below

• being or involving basic facts or principles

undeveloped
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not developed, mature, or fully formulated

• not developed, improved, exploited or used

unexpressed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not made explicit

veiled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

adjective satellite

• muted or unclear

lurking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

• be about a place without any apparent purpose

• wait in hiding to attack

• to monitor a web forum or similar without making your presence pubilc

invisible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

• not prominent or readily noticeable

Alternatives for DORMANT

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