Pronunciation: /ˈtreɪsəbəl/

Definitions of traceable

adjective able to be traced or tracked

Example Sentences

A1 The lost dog had a traceable collar with the owner's contact information.

A2 The detective found a traceable fingerprint at the crime scene.

B1 The online purchase was traceable through the order number provided.

B2 The hacker left a traceable digital footprint that led authorities to their location.

C1 The money laundering scheme was so complex that it was almost impossible to trace.

C2 The artist's unique style was easily traceable in all of their works.

adverb in a manner that allows for tracing or tracking

Example Sentences

A1 The path was easily traceable through the forest.

A2 The scent of the flowers was barely traceable in the air.

B1 The hacker left traceable evidence of their intrusion into the system.

B2 The artist's signature was barely traceable in the corner of the painting.

C1 The detective found traceable fingerprints at the crime scene.

C2 The DNA evidence was traceable back to the suspect.

Examples of traceable in a Sentence

formal The transaction was traceable through the company's financial records.

informal You can easily track your order online because it's traceable.

slang I can't believe how traceable my ex's social media activity is.

figurative The impact of her words was traceable in the tears that welled up in his eyes.

Grammatical Forms of traceable

past tense

traced

plural

traceables

comparative

more traceable

superlative

most traceable

present tense

trace

future tense

will be traceable

perfect tense

have traced

continuous tense

is tracing

singular

traceable

positive degree

traceable

infinitive

to trace

gerund

tracing

participle

traced

Origin and Evolution of traceable

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'traceable' originated from the Old French word 'tracer' meaning to trace or track.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'traceable' has retained its original meaning of being able to track or follow a path, but has also evolved to be used in various contexts such as in technology and research to indicate the ability to find or identify a source or cause.