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latente — meaning in English

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English meaning

dormant adj Temporarily inactive, as if asleep, but capable of becoming active again.
latent adj Present but not yet visible, active, or developed.

Senses

latente is used for these senses in English:

dormant Inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended.
latent Existing or present but concealed or inactive.

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.

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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”.