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latency

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of latency

a state of temporary inactivity

the flower bulbs went from latency to full bloom in a matter of days

Synonyms of latency

abeyance, cold storage, deep freeze, doldrums, dormancy, holding pattern, moratorium, quiescence, suspended animation, suspense, suspension

Words Related to latency

inaction, inertia, inertness, motionlessness

impasse, standstill

coma, hibernation, hypnosis, repose, rest, sleep, slumber, torpor

recess, recession, remission

downtime, idleness, layoff

Near Antonyms of latency

recommencement, renewal, resumption, resuscitation

Antonyms of latency

continuance, continuation

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