Synonyms for

Latency

Verb / ˈleɪtʌnsi: / Another word for latency — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Latency refers to the delay or time lapse between the initiation and the completion of a process or action.

Synonyms & similar words

rotationallatency responsetime latentperiod reactiontime delay lag wait pause interval deferment postponement procrastination stall standby downtime hang-up interlude hiatus rest break stoppage inactivity idleness

Synonyms by register

Formal

delay lag retardation procrastination

Informal

lag wait pause hold-up

Literary

dallying tarrying lingering

Antonyms

promptness speed quickness immediacy rapidity swiftness

Common collocations

  • network latency
  • high latency
  • low latency
  • reduce latency
  • measure latency
  • latency period
  • response latency
  • input latency

Word family

noun latency
verb laten
adjective latent

Usage note

Primarily used in technical contexts, especially computing and networking, to describe a delay. While 'latent' is related, it refers to something hidden or undeveloped, not a delay in time.

Example sentences

  1. The latency in the internet connection resulted in slow download speeds.
  2. The latency between the sound and the picture made the movie experience less enjoyable.
  3. The latency in the delivery of the package caused frustration for the customer.
  4. The latency in the response time of the computer made it difficult to work efficiently.
  5. There was a latency in the response of the emergency services due to heavy traffic.

Quotes

  • Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying, 'I don't want to.' -Lao Tzu
  • The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once. -Albert Einstein
  • Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. -Nathaniel Hawthorne

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