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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a person's orders or command.

an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.

intended or likely to placate or pacify.

uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous.

to express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic.

to reject as having no authority or binding force; to disown.