Latent

LAY-tuhnt (/ˈleɪtənt/)

existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden.

“The study also found that growing up with household pets may help prevent latent allergies from developing later in life.”

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having a ready insight into and understanding of things.

to bewilder or perplex someone; to confuse.

showing selfless concern for the well-being of others.

belief in or acceptance of something as true.

exaggerated in action or emotion; overdramatic.

an inclination or natural tendency to behave a certain way.