Definitions
- Referring to something that is temporarily inactive or not growing. - Describing a state of rest or sleep, such as hibernation or suspended animation. - Talking about a business or project that is not currently operating but could be revived in the future.
- Describing something that is hidden or not yet visible. - Referring to a potential or undeveloped quality or ability. - Talking about a disease or condition that is present but not yet showing symptoms.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not currently active or visible.
- 2Both words suggest the potential for future activity or development.
- 3Both words can be used to describe natural phenomena, such as volcanoes or diseases.
What is the difference?
- 1Timing: Dormant suggests a temporary state of inactivity, while latent implies a potential for activity that has not yet been realized.
- 2Nature: Dormant is often used to describe living things, while latent can refer to both living and non-living things.
- 3Visibility: Dormant implies that something is visible but not currently active, while latent suggests that something is hidden or not yet visible.
- 4Usage: Dormant is more commonly used to describe natural phenomena, while latent is more commonly used to describe human qualities or conditions.
- 5Connotation: Dormant has a neutral connotation, while latent can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Dormant and latent are synonyms that describe something that is not currently active or visible. However, dormant suggests a temporary state of inactivity, while latent implies a potential for activity that has not yet been realized. Additionally, dormant is often used to describe living things, while latent can refer to both living and non-living things.
