undetected

de·tect

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-tekt]
- /dɪˈtɛkt/
- /ʌndɪˈtektɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-tekt]
- /dɪˈtɛkt/

Definitions of undetected word

verb with object undetected to discover or catch (a person) in the performance of some act: to detect someone cheating. 1
verb with object undetected to discover the existence of: to detect the odor of gas. 1
verb with object undetected to find out the true character or activity of: to detect a spy. 1
verb with object undetected Telecommunications. to rectify alternating signal currents in a radio receiver. to demodulate. 1
adjective undetected not perceived or discovered 1
adverb undetected without being perceived 1

See all 8 definitions of undetected

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Origin of undetected

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 Undetected

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Undetected

undetected 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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Synonyms for undetected

adj undetected

hermetical — made airtight by fusion or sealing.
hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.

adjective undetected

curtained — A curtained window, door, or other opening has a curtain hanging across it.
imperceivable — That cannot be perceived; imperceptible.

All 4 Synonyms of undetected