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Latency

🔄 Synonyms of "Latency"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
latent periodnoun	the time that elapses before the presence of a disease is manifested by symptoms
reaction timenoun	The interval between the reception of a stimulus and the initiation of a response.
response timenoun	The time taken for a person (or human-controlled system) to respond to a request.
rotational latencynoun	(computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Latency"

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Word	Definition
reaction timenoun	The interval between the reception of a stimulus and the initiation of a response.
response timenoun	The time taken for a person (or human-controlled system) to respond to a request.
latent periodnoun	the time that elapses before the presence of a disease is manifested by symptoms
rotational latencynoun	(computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head
latentnoun	Existing or present but concealed or inactive.
dormancynoun	The state or characteristic of being dormant; quiet, inactive restfulness.
lagnoun	(countable) A gap, a delay; an interval created by something not keeping up; a latency.
lapsenoun	A temporary failure; a slip.
delaynoun	A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
redundant	Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.
dormantnoun	(architecture) A crossbeam or joist.
redundancynoun	The state of being redundant.
windownoun	An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.
somatosensory	(biology) Of or pertaining to the perception of sensory stimuli produced by the skin or internal organs
postponementnoun	A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.
holdupnoun	Alternative form of hold-up. [(colloquial) A delay or wait.]
pausenoun	(intransitive) To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
waitverb	(intransitive) To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.
slownessnoun	The quality or state of being slow.
inertianoun	(physics, uncountable or countable) The property of a body that resists any change to its uniform motion; equivalent to its mass.