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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.
: to discover the true character of. detecting drug smugglers. 2. : to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of. detect alcohol in the blood. Do I detect a note of sarcasm in your voice? 3. : demodulate. intransitive verb. : to work as a detective. detectability. di-ˌtek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē. dē- noun. detectable. di-ˈtek-tə-bəl. dē-
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.
If you can or ought to be able to notice something, it's detectable. An odor in your fridge is detectable. Or, there can be a detectable coolness in someone's behavior toward you.
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.
Definition of detectable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for DETECTABLE: distinguishable, audible, noticeable, discernible, perceptible, appreciable, visible, discernable; Antonyms of DETECTABLE: undetectable, indistinguishable, imperceptible, invisible, intangible, inaudible, insensible, slight.
