
Latent
Initially Hidden
The term 'latent' implies something exists but has not yet been exposed.

She had a latent desire to travel the world that she never acknowledged.
Expression Delay
'Latent' can refer to abilities or feelings developing over time.

His latent anger surfaced years after the incident.
Potential to Surface
'Latent' items may become apparent under the right conditions.

The crisis revealed the latent divisions within the community.
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