Latency and Period

Latency

Latency noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
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Synonyms for Latency

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

Nearby Words: latent, lateness, latently

Period

Period noun - An occurrence of menstruating.
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Synonyms for Period

Latency and period are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Latency" instead a noun "Period".

Nearby Words: periodical, periodic, periodically

Both words in one sentence

  • A variation of the Schrödinger's Cat experiment is performed with five scientists substituted for the cat and, instead of cyanide, a Synthetic Plague with a long latency period.
  • Little Professor Dialog When he defends himself as just exhibiting natural curiosity, the little girl says, "For God's sake, Alvy, even Freud spoke of a latency period."
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