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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resembling or relating to an uncle, typically in a kind, protective, or advisory way.

an underlying theme or message in a piece of writing or conversation.

to renounce or reject something formally.

belonging to the same genus or group.

a point in time or space where things meet or join.

understood or implied without being stated directly.