ɪnðɪ ɛɡzˈæmpəl ʌv ɹˈeɪn sˈɛɹᵻməni, ðə lˈeɪtənt fˈʌŋkʃən ɹˌiːɪnfˈoːɹsᵻz ðə ɡɹˈuːp aɪdˈɛntᵻɾi baɪ pɹəvˈaɪdɪŋ ɐ ɹˈɛɡjʊlɚɹ ɑːpɚtˈuːnᵻɾi fɚðə mˈɛmbɚz əvə ɡɹˈuːp tə mˈiːt ænd ɛŋɡˈeɪdʒ ɪn ɐ kˈɑːmən æktˈɪvᵻɾi.
In the example of rain ceremony, the latent function reinforces the group identity by providing a regular opportunity for the members of a group to meet and engage in a common activity.