latent

latent, verborgen

German translations

  1. 01

    latently

Word details

German meaning
Nicht direkt wahrnehmbar, aber dennoch vorhanden und wirksam.
English meaning
subliminal
Synonym
latent, subtil
German example
Es gab eine unterschwellige Spannung in der Luft.
English example
There was a subliminal tension in the air.
Comparative
unterschwelligerSuperlative: am unterschwelligsten

Example sentences with “latent”

  1. The latent potential was high. (Das latente Potenzial war hoch.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'latent' a German word?

Yes, 'latent' is used in German exactly as it is in English, often in medical or technical contexts.