Detective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

Definitions of detective

noun a person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes

Example Sentences

A1 The detective solved the case.

A2 The detective followed the suspect to gather evidence.

B1 The detective interrogated the witness to get more information.

B2 The detective used forensic evidence to crack the case.

C1 The detective was known for his keen investigative skills.

C2 The detective's reputation as a top investigator preceded him wherever he went.

Examples of detective in a Sentence

formal The detective was able to solve the complex case with his keen investigative skills.

informal The detective figured out who the culprit was in no time.

slang The detective is a real sleuth when it comes to solving mysteries.

figurative She approached the problem like a detective, carefully examining every clue.

Grammatical Forms of detective

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

Origin and Evolution of detective

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'detective' originated from the Latin word 'dēctus', meaning 'uncovered' or 'revealed'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a person who investigates and solves crimes, the term 'detective' has evolved to encompass various roles in law enforcement and private investigation, as well as fictional characters in literature and media.