LATENCY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

latency

noun

ˈlā-tᵊn(t)-sē

Definition of latency

as in suspension

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

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This allows the car’s suspension to anticipate rather than react to road conditions ahead.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Properties that do not comply with these requirements can face warnings, suspension or removal from our platform.

— Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of suspension

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