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latente — meaning in English

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English meaning

latent adj Present but not yet visible, active, or developed.
lurk verb To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.

Senses

latente is used for these senses in English:

latent Existing or present but concealed or inactive.
lurk The act of lurking.

latent — full definition

adj Present but not yet visible, active, or developed.
noun (forensics) A fingerprint made visible by a technique such as powder dusting.

lurk — full definition

verb To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.
verb To exist unnoticed as a threat or possibility.
verb To read posts on an online forum or group without ever posting yourself.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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