1. A sign or symptom that is present but not immediately visible or apparent; a hidden indicator of a condition or disease
The patient showed latent signs of the infection before symptoms became obvious.
O paciente apresentava sinais latentes da infecção antes que os sintomas se tornassem óbvios.
2. In psychology or criminology, an indirect or concealed indicator of an underlying condition, behavior, or intent
Behavioral experts identified latent signs of deception in the testimony.
Especialistas em comportamento identificaram sinais latentes de engano no testemunho.