adjective as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:His latent artistic talent became evident when he took up painting in his 50s.

Definition:The hidden or unmanifested capacity for growth, development, or improvement.

From latent potential

Example:The latent growth of the company's market share was due to the continuous improvement in its product quality.

Definition:Growth that is currently dormant or restrained but is expected to occur in the future under certain conditions.

From latent growth

Example:The house had a latent defect in the wiring that only became apparent after the installation of new electrical appliances.

Definition:An existing fault or failure that is not yet apparent but may become manifest under certain conditions.

From latent defect