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detectable

 

[ dɪˈtɛktəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

See also: detect, detecting, detection, detective, detectives, detector, detectors, undetectable, undetected.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,984, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.