latency

Meanings

• noun

  The time delay between the occurrence of a stimulus and the response to that stimulus.

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Synonyms

hiddenness , invisibility , delay , lag

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Variants

List of all variants of latency that leads to same result
latencies , latency , latency period , latency periods

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'latentia' meaning 'hiddenness' or 'concealment'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'latency' was first used in psychology by Wilhelm Wundt in the late 19th century.

2. In computing, high latency can lead to a poor user experience, as it can result in slow response times.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reaction time: The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the response. Latency is a component of reaction time.

2. Input latency: The time delay between an action performed on a control and the corresponding response in a system.

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Culture

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In the field of psychology, latency refers to the time between the onset of a stimulus and the response. In computer science, it refers to the delay in data transmission or processing.

How to Memorize "latency"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stopwatch or clock to represent latency. Visualize the delay between the pressing of a button and the recording of a time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'latency' with the concept of 'delay'. Remember that it refers to the time between a stimulus and a response.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym L.A.T.E.N.C.Y: 'Latency is the delay in response to a stimulus'.

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