latent
adjective
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
“a latent fingerprint”
“latent talent”
(pathology) not presently active
“latent infection”
“latent diabetes”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Latent meaning
What does “latent” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“latent” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: potentially existing but not presently evident or realized.