Detectible: meaning, definitions and examples
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detectible
[ dɪˈtɛk.tɪ.bəl ]
scientific usage
Detectible refers to something that can be discovered, identified, or perceived. It implies that the object, substance, or phenomenon in question has characteristics or conditions that allow it to be uncovered or noticed using specific methods or tools. This term is often used in scientific, medical, and technological contexts, where the ability to detect certain variables is crucial for research and analysis.
Synonyms
discernible, identifiable, observable, perceptible
Examples of usage
- The chemical substance is detectible in trace amounts.
- His presence was barely detectible in the crowded room.
- The signal is detectible only under certain conditions.
Translations
Translations of the word "detectible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 detectável
🇮🇳 पहचानने योग्य
🇩🇪 erkennbar
🇮🇩 dapat dideteksi
🇺🇦 виявний
🇵🇱 wykrywalny
🇯🇵 検出可能な
🇫🇷 détectable
🇪🇸 detectable
🇹🇷 belirlenebilir
🇰🇷 감지 가능한
🇸🇦 يمكن اكتشافه
🇨🇿 detekovatelný
🇸🇰 detekovateľný
🇨🇳 可检测的
🇸🇮 odkriven
🇮🇸 greinilegt
🇰🇿 анықталатын
🇬🇪 აღმოსაჩენი
🇦🇿 tapılan
🇲🇽 detectable
Etymology
The word 'detectible' is derived from the root verb 'detect', which comes from the Latin 'detegere', meaning 'to uncover or reveal'. The Latin root consists of 'de-' meaning 'from' or 'away from', and 'tegere' meaning 'to cover'. The suffix '-ible' is used in English to indicate the capability or possibility of being acted upon. The use of 'detectible' in English became more common in the late 19th to early 20th centuries, particularly in scientific fields such as chemistry and physics. It emphasizes the ability to recognize or discover different substances or phenomena through observation or measurement. Over time, it has been integrated into various disciplines, underscoring its importance in research and analytical methodologies.