Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
latence
noun
/ˈleɪ.təns/
Definition
The state of being latent or hidden; the delay before a response in a system.
Examples
- There was a significant latence in the network, causing the video to buffer continuously.
- The latence in her reaction to the news indicated she was still processing the information.
Meaning
Latence refers to the time delay before data begins to be processed or before a system responds to an input.
Synonyms
- delay
- lateness
- dormancy
- passivity
