Subpatent

Pronunciation: /ˈsəbˈpætənt/

Subpatent (adjective)

  1. Describes something, like a disease, that is present but not easily noticed or detected.

Examples

  • The subpatent infection went unnoticed for weeks.
  • Subpatent symptoms can complicate diagnosis.

Common collocations: subpatent infection, subpatent symptoms, subpatent condition

Synonyms of Subpatent

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Subpatent

  • when describing visible or obvious conditions
  • when referring to clearly evident conditions