Latent /ˈleɪ.tənt/ adj. 潜在的,潜伏的,隐性的
meaning: present but needing particular conditions to become active, obvious, or completely developed
1) 词根: lat-隐藏(late)
2) 后缀: -ent 形容词后缀(different)
e.g. We’re trying to bring out the latent artistic talents that many people possess without realizing it. 我们正在努力挖掘许多人自身具有但却没有意识到的潜在艺术才能。