Synonyms & related words for latent

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of latent — including delitescent, abeyant, hidden, dormant, unrevealed, unapparent. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to latent

Explore words related to latent — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include latently, unexpressed, residual, repressed, untapped, residually, undiscovered, nonresidual. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for latent

Common synonyms for latent include delitescent, abeyant, hidden, dormant, unrevealed, unapparent, concealed, lurking — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does latent come from?

The word latent breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root lat-, from Latin lateo (“lie hidden”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.