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latent content

1 of 1noun
/ˈleɪtənt ˈkɑntɛnt/
Forms:latent contents
1

the underlying, symbolic meanings embedded within dreams as interpreted through psychoanalytic theory, contrasted with the manifest content

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  • The therapist helped uncover the latent content of her recurring dreams.
  • Freud believed that dreams contain both manifest and latent content.
  • The latent content of dreams often reveals hidden desires or fears.
  • Exploring the latent content of dreams can aid in self-discovery.
  • Identifying the latent content of dreams can be challenging but rewarding.