Detectable
/dɪˈtɛktəbəl/
Definitions
Capable of being discovered or noticed.
/dɪˈtɛktəbəl/
Capable of being discovered or perceived.
The tremor was barely detectable.
💡 Simply: Something is detectable if you can find it or see it. Like, if you have a secret stash of cookies, but it's not very well hidden, it's easily detectable!
👶 For kids: If something is detectable, it means you can find it or see it!
More Examples
There was no detectable change in her mood.
The amount of radiation released was below the detectable level.
How It's Used
"The scientist was searching for detectable signs of life on Mars."
"The police were searching for any detectable evidence that could help them solve the crime."
From Middle English detecten (to reveal) + -able.
The word 'detectable' started appearing in texts in the late 16th century.
Memory tip
Think of a detective trying to find something that is 'detectable'.