Detectable

Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɛktəbəl/

Definitions of detectable

adjective able to be discovered or perceived; noticeable

Example Sentences

A1 The smell of fresh cookies was detectable from outside the bakery.

A2 The faint sound of music was barely detectable over the noise of the crowd.

B1 The presence of dangerous chemicals in the water was detectable through testing.

B2 The small crack in the wall was barely detectable to the naked eye.

C1 The subtle changes in her behavior were easily detectable by those who knew her well.

C2 The advanced technology was able to detect even the most minute traces of the virus.

Examples of detectable in a Sentence

formal The levels of the substance in the sample were so low that they were barely detectable.

informal I can't see any difference in taste, but maybe there's a detectable change in the recipe.

slang I don't think there's anything detectable about his new haircut.

figurative The tension in the room was so thick, it was almost detectable.

Grammatical Forms of detectable

• past tense: detected
• plural: detectables
• comparative: more detectable
• superlative: most detectable
• present tense: detect
• future tense: will detect
• perfect tense: have detected
• continuous tense: is detecting
• singular: detectable
• positive degree: detectable
• infinitive: to detect
• gerund: detecting
• participle: detected

Origin and Evolution of detectable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'detectable' originated from the Latin word 'detectabilis' which comes from the verb 'detectare' meaning 'to uncover or reveal'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'detectable' has maintained its core meaning of being able to be discovered or noticed, but has expanded to include a broader range of contexts beyond just physical detection to also include metaphorical or abstract concepts.