Latent Synonyms and Antonyms

lātnt
Capable of being but not yet in existence
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. possible
  2. eventual
  3. potential
Antonyms:
  1. manifest
  2. obvious
  3. active
  4. clear
  5. apparent
  6. open
  7. public
  8. live
Existing in a temporarily inactive form or state
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. dormant
  2. quiescent
  3. hidden
  4. abeyant
  5. potential
  6. inactive
  7. covert
  8. undeveloped
  9. unrealized
  10. sleeping
  11. passive
  12. inferred
  13. suppressed
  14. inherent
  15. implied
  16. underdeveloped
  17. torpid
  18. suspended
  19. in abeyance
  20. in-the-making
  21. possible
  22. intrinsic
  23. concealed
  24. slumbering
  25. inert
  26. lurking
  27. delitescent
  28. unexposed
  29. inoperative
  30. underlying
  31. contained
  32. unexpressed
  33. tacit
  34. invisible
  35. escaping notice
  36. unconscious
  37. inferential
  38. between the lines
  39. secret
  40. sessile
  41. unseen
  42. veiled
Antonyms:
  1. active
  2. developed
  3. operative
Present or potential but not evident or active:
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. inactive

Words Related to Latent

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Latent Sentence Examples

  • Caird wrote also an excellent study of Spinoza, in which he showed the latent Hegelianism of the great Jewish philosopher.

  • The latent heat of vaporization of mercury was found by Marignac to be 103 to 106.

  • The latent discontent of the allies was soon fanned into hostility by the intrigues of Mausolus, prince of Cardia, who was anxious to extend his kingdom.

  • Latent Heats of Liquefaction.-Of these we know little.

  • Being at high risk is a latent stage of coronary heart disease.

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