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latent in German

latent in German is latent — latent means present but not yet visible, active, or developed.

latent in German

latent
adj
Existing or present but concealed or inactive.

What does "latent" mean?

  1. adj Present but not yet visible, active, or developed.
    "The disease can remain latent for years before symptoms appear."
  2. noun (forensics) A fingerprint made visible by a technique such as powder dusting.
    "Investigators lifted a latent from the doorknob."

latent in a sentence

  • The disease can remain latent for years before symptoms appear.
  • She had a latent talent for painting that no one had noticed.
  • Investigators lifted a latent from the doorknob.

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What is "latent" in German?

"latent" in German is latent. latent means: Present but not yet visible, active, or developed.

How do you use "latent" in a sentence?

Example: "The disease can remain latent for years before symptoms appear." In German, "latent" is latent.

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