detectable — able to be discovered or identified
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be discovered or identified
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈtektəbl/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's mood changes are barely detectable, but students can sense when homework is coming.
- The security system can identify detectable movements in the building.
- My mom's detectable sigh means I forgot to do the dishes again.
detectable
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈtektəbl/]
able to be discovered or identified
able to be discovered or identified
On the DECK, TECH makes what’s below the surface detectable.(de·tec·ta·ble = DECK + TECH + -able (can be) → On a ship’s DECK, TECH makes hidden things detectable → DECK + TECH → detect → detectable)
Detectable clues become connectable through respectable investigation!
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“The teacher's mood changes are barely detectable, but students can sense when homework is coming.”
“The security system can identify detectable movements in the building.”
“My mom's detectable sigh means I forgot to do the dishes again.”
“The pollution levels in the river are detectable through water testing.”
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