Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
latent-time
Noun
/ˈleɪtənt taɪm/
Definition
Latent time refers to the hidden or undiscovered period during which a potential or capability exists but is not yet evident or expressed.
Examples
- The latent time of learning a language can vary greatly from person to person.
- During the latent-time phase of the project, many ideas remained unexplored.
Meaning
It denotes a phase where certain skills, abilities, or effects are present but not actively manifested or recognized.
Synonyms
- Hidden time
- Potential period
- Unexpressed duration