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latent

/ˈleɪtənt/
la · tent ˈleɪ · tənt
English Definition
adj. existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed
中文释义
潜在的，隐藏的
Significado en Español
latente
한국어 뜻
잠재적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiềm ẩn, ngầm
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Example Sentence

The virus can remain latent in the body for years without causing symptoms.

这种病毒可以在体内潜伏多年而不引起症状。

Synonyms
dormant concealed hidden invisible
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
From the Latin root ''lat-'' (hidden) + ''-ent'' (adjective suffix)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “latent”?

  1. A active
  2. B obvious
  3. C hidden
  4. D visible
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C — hidden. “latent” means adj. existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The coach saw great, ______ talent in the shy boy that no one else had noticed.

  1. A obvious
  2. B active
  3. C latent
  4. D developed
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C — latent. “latent” means adj. existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed

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Common questions about “latent”

What does “latent” mean?

latent — adj. existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed. In Chinese: 潜在的，隐藏的.

How do you pronounce “latent”?

latent is pronounced /ˈleɪtənt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: la · tent.

How do you use “latent” in a sentence?

The virus can remain latent in the body for years without causing symptoms. (这种病毒可以在体内潜伏多年而不引起症状。)

What are synonyms for “latent”?

dormant, concealed, hidden, invisible — all close in meaning to latent (adj. existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed).

Is “latent” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. latent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “latent”?

From the Latin root ''lat-'' (hidden) + ''-ent'' (adjective suffix)

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