traceable — able to be found, followed, or discovered by investigation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be found, followed, or discovered by investigation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtreɪsəbl/
Example Sentences
- My pizza is fully traceable - apparently the pepperoni came from a pig named Gerald.
- The company ensures all materials are traceable for quality control.
- His terrible dance moves are traceable to watching too many TikTok videos.
traceable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtreɪsəbl/]
able to be found, followed, or discovered by investigation
able to be found, followed, or discovered by investigation
Erasable clues make truth traceable, even when theories are replaceable
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval French 'tracier', meaning 'to follow a path or track'. The term evolved to describe the ability to follow traces or footprints, much like a detective pursuing a criminal's trail, eventually acquiring the sense of being able to track or identify the origin of something.
Breakdown
trace (from French tracier, to follow or track) + -able (capable of being). The suffix -able transforms the verb into an adjective meaning 'capable of being traced or followed'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pizza is fully traceable - apparently the pepperoni came from a pig named Gerald.”
“The company ensures all materials are traceable for quality control.”
“His terrible dance moves are traceable to watching too many TikTok videos.”
“Digital transactions are more traceable than cash payments.”
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