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Latency
01
a state where a quality or trait exists but is not actively expressed at the moment
02
the period between the stimulation and its reaction
03
the time it takes for data to travel from one point to another in a network
Example
In education, a student's talent might have latency, becoming more apparent as they progress through advanced coursework.
His emotional latency became evident during the crisis, as he revealed a depth of compassion and empathy that was not readily apparent in everyday situations.
The student's intellectual latency surprised his peers when he effortlessly aced the challenging exam, showcasing knowledge that he seldom expressed in class.
Though she worked as part of a team, her natural leadership abilities remained in latency until she was given the opportunity to lead a project.
Within the company, there was a period of innovation latency until a creative workshop sparked a wave of inventive ideas from the team members.
