This content has been automatically translated from Ukrainian.
When speaking about a latent state, it refers to something that exists but does not manifest clearly. It is like the hidden part of an iceberg that is beneath the surface of the water. Latent is a synonym for hidden or dormant, as it is not active right now but can become visible or active under certain conditions. In science and medicine, for example, a virus can remain latent in the body, not causing symptoms until it is activated. Thus, latent is about potential that has not yet been revealed but is always present.