latentibus

Latentibus is a Latin form derived from the verb lateo, meaning to lie hidden. It is the dative plural and ablative plural of the present active participle latens, which functions as an adjective meaning hidden or latent. In translations, latentibus is typically rendered as “to the hidden ones” (dative) or “by/with/from the hidden ones” (ablative), depending on the surrounding syntax.

Morphology and scope: As a present participle in -ens, latens agrees with a plural noun. The form latentibus marks either the dative plural or the ablative plural. Consequently, latentibus may appear in clauses that describe hidden actors, objects, or states, and it carries the sense of concealment or latent condition into the phrase.

Grammatical function: Latentibus can modify a plural noun in agreement, just like a typical participial adjective. It can also appear in constructions where the participle interacts with a governing verb to convey concealment, latent action, or a state of being hidden. The exact interpretation depends on context and case.

Attestations and usage notes: Latentibus occurs in Classical Latin texts where concealment, stealth, or latent conditions are being described. As with other -ens participles, it is most productive in prose, including narrative and non-narrative contexts, and its meaning is determined by the surrounding nouns and verbs. In translation, its value rests on the sense of hiddenness conveyed by the sentence as a whole.