1. An issue or difficulty that exists but is not currently active, visible, or causing immediate effects; a potential problem that has not yet manifested or escalated
The company ignored the dormant problem with its supply chain until it became critical.
A empresa ignorou o problema latente com sua cadeia de suprimentos até se tornar crítico.
2. A concern that remains unresolved and may resurface or become worse if left unaddressed
The dormant problem in their relationship finally surfaced after years of tension.
O problema latente em seu relacionamento finalmente veio à tona após anos de tensão.