Definition of "latently" [la•tent•ly]

• In a latent manner (adverb)
• Secretly (adverb)
• Invisibly (adverb)

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• "Since they were "latently" infected and might progress to disease, we ensured that they remained healthy for a period of at least two years after exposure"
• "Although he didn't get to flash as much skin as his latently exhibitionist nature might have desired, he did reveal much, much more about himself, his co-stars and other behind-the-scenes secrets."
• "At the same time, he's angry at the 'stupidity of the general public' that, with trivial jealousy, drags down the people who latently aspire to participating in the world of the intellectual elite."