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- [dih-tekt]
- /dɪˈtɛkt/
- /dɪˈtektəbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-tekt]
- /dɪˈtɛkt/
Definitions of detectable word
- adjective detectable Something that is detectable can be noticed or discovered. 3
- verb with object detectable to discover or catch (a person) in the performance of some act: to detect someone cheating. 1
- verb with object detectable to discover the existence of: to detect the odor of gas. 1
- verb with object detectable to find out the true character or activity of: to detect a spy. 1
- verb with object detectable Telecommunications. to rectify alternating signal currents in a radio receiver. to demodulate. 1
- noun detectable That which can be detected, noticeable. 1
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Origin of detectable
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin dētēctus (past participle of dētegere), equivalent to dē- de- + teg(ere) to cover + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Detectable
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detectable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for detectable
adj detectable
- observable — Able to be noticed or perceived; discernible.
- discernible — capable of being discerned; distinguishable.
- noticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- measurable — capable of being measured.
- visible — that can be seen; perceptible to the eye: mountains visible in the distance.
adjective detectable
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- demonstrable — A demonstrable fact or quality can be shown to be true or to exist.
- perceptible — capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior.
Antonyms for detectable
adj detectable
- hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
- imperceptible — very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road.
- unrecognizable — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- invisible — not visible; not perceptible by the eye: invisible fluid.
- obscured — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
adjective detectable
- undetectable — to discover or catch (a person) in the performance of some act: to detect someone cheating.
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