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Latent

usgb/ˈleɪtnt/Volume
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Initially Hidden

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

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She had a latent desire to travel the world that she never acknowledged.
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Expression Delay

'Latent' can refer to abilities or feelings developing over time.

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His latent anger surfaced years after the incident.
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Potential to Surface

'Latent' items may become apparent under the right conditions.

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The crisis revealed the latent divisions within the community.
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