Latent

/ˈleɪ.tənt/

Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:8 pts6 letters

Definition of Latent

noun

(forensics) The residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint.
An underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor.
Anything that is latent.

adjective

Existing or present but concealed or inactive.
(of a virus) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.
Lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation.

Anagrams of Latent

2 words can be made by rearranging all the letters of "latent":

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "latent" and rearranging:

+slatents lattens talents

Related Word Patterns

LA...Words starting with "la"...NTWords ending with "nt"All 6-letter words Unscramble "latent"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

hidden invisible dormant

ANTONYMS

apparent patent visible

Letter Values

l1

a1

t1

e1

n1

t1

Total: 6 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "latent"All 6-Letter Words Words Starting With "L"

Rhymes With Latent

abandonment abasement abashment abatement abducent aberrant abetment abeyant abhorrent abluent abolishment abortifacient

Related 6-Letter Words

laager labara labels labial labile labium labors labour labret labrum lacers laches lacier lacily lacing

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Latent"

Latent is a 6-letter word that scores 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "latent" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.

Using "Latent" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "latent" is a low-scoring word.