1noun
(computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head
01 Word definition
latency
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is LATENCY a word?
Yes. LATENCY is a 7-letter noun. (computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-A-T-E-N-C-YHow do you spell LATENCY?
LATENCY contains 7 letters, begins with L, and ends with Y.
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2noun
the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗rotational latencyreaction timeresponse timelatent period
02 Letter breakdown
How is LATENCY spelled?
L1A2T3E4N5C6Y7
03 Word-game status
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About LATENCY.
How do you spell LATENCY?
LATENCY is spelled L-A-T-E-N-C-Y. It contains 7 letters.