<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>present but not visible, apparent, or activated; existing as potential: latent ability.</li><li>Pathology: (of an infectious agent or disease) in a phase of being hidden or unrecognized; not yet exhibiting symptoms.</li><li>Psychology: existing in unconscious or dormant form but potentially able to achieve expression: latent learning, a latent emotion.</li><li>Botany: (of buds that are not externally manifest) dormant or undeveloped.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>veiled</li><li>quiescent</li><li>dormant</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms</strong></p><ul><li>active</li><li>open</li></ul>