Undetectable: meaning, definitions and examples
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undetectable
[ ˌʌndɪˈtɛktəbəl ]
medical
Unable to be detected by the usual tests or methods. Something that is undetectable cannot be found or noticed because it is too small, hidden, or advanced.
Synonyms
concealed, hidden, invisible, unnoticeable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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undetectable |
Best for situations where something cannot be found with any means or tools, often used in scientific or technical contexts.
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invisible |
Used when something cannot be seen at all, often due to its nature or physical properties.
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unnoticeable |
Refers to something that is not easily noticed by people, often because it blends in or is very minor.
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concealed |
Used when something is intentionally kept out of sight or secret, often implying deliberate action.
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hidden |
Commonly used for things that are kept out of sight or not easily found; general term and can be used in various situations.
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Examples of usage
- It is important to detect the disease in its early stages, as it can be undetectable in later stages.
- The spy used undetectable technology to avoid being caught.
- The virus remained undetectable in her system until it was too late.
Translations
Translations of the word "undetectable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indetectável
🇮🇳 अविज्ञेय
🇩🇪 unauffindbar
🇮🇩 tidak terdeteksi
🇺🇦 невидимий
- непомітний
- недетектований
🇵🇱 niewykrywalny
🇯🇵 検出不可能
🇫🇷 indétectable
🇪🇸 indetectable
🇹🇷 tespit edilemez
🇰🇷 탐지할 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير قابل للاكتشاف
🇨🇿 nezjistitelný
🇸🇰 nezistiteľný
🇨🇳 不可检测的
🇸🇮 neodkrit
🇮🇸 ekki hægt að greina
🇰🇿 анықталмайтын
🇬🇪 უხილავი
🇦🇿 aşkar edilə bilməyən
🇲🇽 indetectable
Etymology
The word 'undetectable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the base word 'detectable', which is derived from the Latin word 'detectare' meaning 'to uncover or expose'. The concept of something being undetectable has become increasingly relevant in various fields such as technology, medicine, and espionage.
See also: detect, detectable, detecting, detection, detective, detectives, detector, detectors, undetected.