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- DictionaryDe·tect·a·ble/dəˈtektəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. able to be discovered or identified: "an easily detectable and treatable disorder"
to discover the true character of; to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of; demodulate… See the full definition
adjective. uk / dɪˈtek.tə.b ə l / us / dɪˈtek.tə.b ə l / Add to word list. that can be noticed or discovered: There has been no detectable change in the patient's condition. Tests show the virus is barely detectable in his blood. See. detect. Fewer examples.
adjective. us / dɪˈtek.tə.b ə l / uk / dɪˈtek.tə.b ə l / Add to word list. that can be noticed or discovered: There has been no detectable change in the patient's condition. Tests show the virus is barely detectable in his blood. See. detect. Fewer examples.
1. To discover or ascertain the existence, presence, or fact of. 2. To discern (something hidden or subtle): detected a note of sarcasm in the remark. 3. To learn something hidden and often improper about: detected the manager in a lie. 4. Electronics To demodulate.
If something is detectable, it can be seen, smelled, heard, felt or measured with a machine. Think about detectable levels of toxins in the water, detectable footprints in the snow, or detectable traces of blood on the carpet.
Definition of detectable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Something that is detectable can be noticed or discovered. Doctors say the disease is probably inherited but not detectable at birth. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary .
A complete guide to the word "DETECTABLE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
All you need to know about "DETECTABLE" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
de•tect (di tekt′), v.t. to discover or catch (a person) in the performance of some act:to detect someone cheating. to discover the existence of:to detect the odor of gas. to find out the true character or activity of:to detect a spy. Telecommunications.
