Present in an undeveloped or hidden form (6)

I believe the answer is:

latent

(Other definitions for latent that I've seen before include "Not yet visible or developed" , "Concealed - not yet developed" , "Potential, dormant" , "Unrealised, potential" , "Not (yet) apparent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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