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Latent

/lˈeɪtənt/
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(adj) Existing or present but concealed or inactive.

There are many latent gays among rampant homophobes.
You have a latent problem here that will cause trouble in the future.
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The scientist discovered a ____ talent for music in the young child, who had never played an instrument before.

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