Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

latent-content

Noun
/ˈleɪtənt ˈkɒntɛnt/
Definition
Content that is present but not immediately visible or obvious.
Examples
  • The latent content of the story reveals deeper psychological themes.
  • Critics often analyze films for their latent content to understand social implications.
  • In dream analysis, latent content is the hidden meaning behind the dream’s manifest content.
Meaning
Latent content refers to underlying ideas or themes that may not be explicitly stated but can be inferred or interpreted from other content.
Synonyms
  • Underlying content
  • Hidden themes
  • Subtext
  • Implied meaning