Detective: meaning, definitions and examples

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detective

 

[ dษชหˆtษ›ktษชv ]

Context #1 | Noun

investigation

A person, especially a police officer, whose job is to discover information about crimes and find out who is responsible for them. Detectives often work on solving mysteries or gathering evidence.

Synonyms

inspector, investigator, sleuth

Examples of usage

  • The detective was able to solve the case within a week.
  • She hired a private detective to investigate her husband's whereabouts.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

A fictional character, often in crime fiction, who investigates crimes and solves mysteries. Detectives in literature are usually portrayed as clever, observant, and persistent.

Synonyms

inspector, investigator, sleuth

Examples of usage

  • Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous fictional detectives.
  • The novel features a detective trying to unravel a complex murder case.

Translations

Translations of the word "detective" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น detetive

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคธเฅ‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Detektiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ detektif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั‚ะตะบั‚ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ detektyw

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽขๅต (ใŸใ‚“ใฆใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉtective

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ detective

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dedektif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญู‚ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ detektiv

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ detektรญv

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพฆๆŽข (zhฤ“ntร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ detektiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rannsรณknarlรถgreglumaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตั‚ะตะบั‚ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ detektiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ detective

Etymology

The word 'detective' originated in the early 19th century, borrowed from the French 'dรฉtective'. It was first used to refer to a police officer who investigates crimes. The concept of detectives as skilled individuals in solving mysteries became popular in literature, with iconic characters like Sherlock Holmes shaping the image of a detective. Today, detectives are associated with solving crimes and uncovering hidden truths.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,454 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.