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detectable

/dɪˈtɛk.tə.bəl/
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Adverb:detectably
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detectable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being discovered, perceived, or identified, especially when faint, small, or hidden.

Example

"The water sample contained barely detectable traces of heavy metals."

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detect
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detectably
detection
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'detect' and the suffix '-able'; 'detect' derives from the Latin 'detectus', the past participle of 'detegere', meaning 'to uncover' or 'to expose'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Detectable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/detectable
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