latent

/หˆleษช.tษ™nt/
noun
  1. 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. 2

    An underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor.

  3. 3

    Anything that is latent.

adjective
  1. 1

    Existing or present but concealed or inactive.

  2. 2

    (of a virus) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.

  3. 3

    Lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation.

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