Downtime and Latency

Downtime

Downtime noun - A period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness.
Usage example: a knee operation that could result in months of downtime for the ski racer
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Synonyms for Downtime

Latency and downtime are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Latency" instead a noun "Downtime".

Latency

Latency noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
Usage example: the flower bulbs went from latency to full bloom in a matter of days
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Synonyms for Latency

Downtime and latency are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downtime" instead a noun "Latency".

Nearby Words: latent, lateness, latently
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Latency and Downtime. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/downtime/latency
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