Detectable: meaning, definitions and examples

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detectable

[ dɪˈtɛktəbəl ]

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in scientific research

Able to be identified or recognized by observation or analysis.

Synonyms

discernible, noticeable, observable, perceptible

Examples of usage

It is important to ensure that the effects are detectable using this method.
The substance is detectable in the water samples.

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in security systems

Able to be discovered or identified by a security system or process.

Synonyms

identifiable, traceable, visible

Examples of usage

The alarm will be triggered if any detectable movement is detected.

Translations

Translations of the word "detectable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 detectável

🇮🇳 पता लगाने योग्य

🇩🇪 nachweisbar

🇮🇩 terdeteksi

🇺🇦 виявлений

🇵🇱 wykrywalny

🇯🇵 検出可能な

🇫🇷 détectable

🇪🇸 detectable

🇹🇷 tespit edilebilir

🇰🇷 감지할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للاكتشاف

🇨🇿 zjistitelný

🇸🇰 zistiteľný

🇨🇳 可检测的

🇸🇮 zaznaven

🇮🇸 greinanlegur

🇰🇿 анықталатын

🇬🇪 აღმოჩენილი

🇦🇿 aşkarlanabilir

🇲🇽 detectable

Word origin

The word 'detectable' is derived from the verb 'detect', which comes from the Latin word 'detectus', meaning 'uncovered' or 'exposed'. The suffix '-able' is used to form adjectives meaning 'capable of being'. Therefore, 'detectable' refers to something that is capable of being identified or recognized.