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traceable

 

[ ˈtreɪsəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in technology

Capable of being tracked or traced back to the source.

Synonyms

detectable, identifiable, trackable

Examples of usage

  • Every product in our inventory is traceable through our advanced tracking system.
  • The stolen laptop was easily traceable due to the built-in GPS tracker.
  • The email was not traceable to any specific sender.
  • The suspect left behind traceable evidence at the crime scene.
  • The serial number on the package made it traceable to the manufacturer.

Translations

Translations of the word "traceable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rastreável

🇮🇳 अनुसरणीय

🇩🇪 nachverfolgbar

🇮🇩 dapat dilacak

🇺🇦 відстежуваний

🇵🇱 śledzący

🇯🇵 追跡可能な

🇫🇷 traçable

🇪🇸 rastreable

🇹🇷 izlenebilir

🇰🇷 추적 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتتبع

🇨🇿 sledovatelný

🇸🇰 sledovateľný

🇨🇳 可追溯的

🇸🇮 sledljiv

🇮🇸 rekjanlegur

🇰🇿 бақылауға болатын

🇬🇪 მიკვლევადი

🇦🇿 izlenə bilən

🇲🇽 rastreable

Etymology

The word 'traceable' originated from the verb 'trace', which comes from the Middle French word 'tracer', meaning 'to make a line or a stroke'. The suffix '-able' is derived from the Latin suffix '-abilis', indicating capability or possibility. Therefore, 'traceable' literally means 'capable of being traced'. The term has been widely used in technology, logistics, and investigations to describe the ability to track or trace back to the origin.

See also: retrace, trace, traces, tracing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,560, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.