adverb
- in a way that exists but is not yet developed, manifest, or active
Examples
- The virus remained latently present in her system for years.
- His artistic talents were latently there from childhood.
- The conflict existed latently beneath the surface of their friendship.
- The software bug was latently embedded in the code.
- Her leadership abilities were latently developing during her internship.
- The disease can spread even when latently carried by asymptomatic individuals.