Synonyms of latent

27 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for latent is invisible. Other synonyms of latent are passive, unemployed, idle, inert and quiescent. The opposite of latent is visible.

Synonyms and similar words for latent

dormant
abeyantBeing in a state of abeyance; suspended.
at rest
dullHeavy; lifeless; inert.
fallow figuratively
hibernating
idleNot being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
inactive
inertUnable to move or act; inanimate.
languidOf a thing: lacking energy, liveliness, or strength; inactive, slow-moving, weak.
nonactiveNot active; inactive; inert.
passiveTaking no action.
quiescentInactive, quiet, at rest.
silent
slow
standing by
suspended
torpidDormant or hibernating.
unactiveNot active; inactive.
unbusyNot busy.
unemployedHaving no use, not doing work.
unoccupiedNot employed on a task; idle.
cessant obsoleteDormant, inactive.
sedent archaicSitting; inactive or still.
sedentary obsolete

adjective Existing or present, but concealed or inactive.
adjective Remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.
adjective Lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation.

What is another word for latent?: Latent has 27 synonyms on Word.ws, such as invisible, passive, unemployed, idle, inert, quiescent, unoccupied and torpid.
What is the opposite of latent?: The opposite of latent is visible. Other antonyms of latent are active.
What does latent mean?: Latent means existing or present, but concealed or inactive.

Adapted from Wiktionary: latent (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

Last updated: 2026-09-02

Cite this page: “Synonyms of latent.” Word.ws, https://word.ws/synonyms/latent. Based on Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.