latency

noun

ˈlā-tᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce latency (audio)
Definition of latencynext
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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  1. suspension
  2. suspense
Noun
  • The dropping/suspension was the beginning of the end, or at least the most public manifestation of the beginning of the end.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Bonnell appears to be treating software as another part of the motorcycle's suspension system and something that can be adjusted to suit the rider’s preferences, skill, and terrain.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspension
Noun
  • The fact that the show couldn’t manage even a modicum of suspense with the same material shows how utterly sauceless this adaptation is.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Jennifer McMahon is the best-selling author of 12 suspense novels, including The Winter People and Promise Not to Tell.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspense
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“Latency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latency. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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