latent

/ˈɫeɪtənt/

existing but not yet developed or manifest

latent in a sentence

“She has latent talent that needs nurturing.”

Latin latens lying hidden from latere to lie hidden

Related Words

dormant

temporarily inactive; in a state of rest

veiled

partially concealed or disguised

shrouded

covered or enveloped so as to conceal

occult

supernatural; beyond ordinary knowledge

arcane

understood by few; mysterious

esoteric

intended for or understood by a select few