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Latent vs Latently - What's the difference?

latent | latently |

As an adjective latent

is existing or present but concealed or inactive.

As an adverb latently is

in a latent manner.

latent

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Existing or present but concealed or inactive.
  • * 2008 July 2, Joe Palca, “Scientists Make Herpes Breakthrough”, abstract, All Things Considered , National Public Radio
  • Those infected with a herpes virus are infected for life. That’s because the virus goes "latent ." Sometimes, it awakes from its slumber, producing painful illnesses.

    Synonyms

    *(concealed) hidden, invisible *(inactive) dormant

    Antonyms

    *(concealed) apparent, patent, visible

    Anagrams

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    latently

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a latent manner
  • secretly
  • invisibly