Detector

Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɛktər/

Definitions of detector

noun A device or instrument designed to detect the presence of something, such as metal, gas, or radiation.

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a metal detector to search for buried treasure.

A2 The smoke detector went off when I accidentally burned some toast.

B1 The security guard used a detector to scan for hidden weapons at the entrance.

B2 The scientist used a sophisticated detector to measure the levels of radiation in the environment.

C1 The airport security team relies on advanced detectors to identify any potential threats in luggage.

C2 The particle physics experiment required a highly sensitive detector to capture elusive subatomic particles.

Examples of detector in a Sentence

formal The security system includes a motion detector to alert authorities of any suspicious activity.

informal I installed a smoke detector in the kitchen to keep my family safe.

slang The metal detector at the airport always gives me anxiety.

figurative She has a keen detector for insincerity and can easily spot a fake smile.

Grammatical Forms of detector

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

Origin and Evolution of detector

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'detector' originated from the Latin word 'detectus', which means 'uncovered' or 'exposed'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to someone or something that uncovers or exposes the presence of something, the word 'detector' has evolved to commonly refer to devices or instruments that detect or sense certain things, such as metal detectors or smoke detectors.