Undetectable: meaning, definitions and examples

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undetectable

 

[ ˌʌndɪˈtɛktəbəl ]

Context #1

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

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

🇵🇱 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

Word origin

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.