latent
/ˈleɪ.tənt/
noun
- 1
(forensics) The residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint.
- 2
An underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor.
- 3
Anything that is latent.
adjective
- 1
Existing or present but concealed or inactive.
- 2
(of a virus) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.
- 3
Lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation.
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