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