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de·tect  (d-tkt)
tr.v. de·tect·ed, de·tect·ing, de·tects
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.

[Middle English detecten, from Latin dtegere, dtct-, to uncover : d-, de- + tegere, to cover; see (s)teg- in Indo-European roots.]

de·tecta·ble, de·tecti·ble adj.
de·tecter n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.detectable - capable of being detected; "after a noticeable pause the lecturer continued"
perceptible - capable of being perceived by the mind or senses; "a perceptible limp"; "easily perceptible sounds"; "perceptible changes in behavior"
2.detectable - easily seen or detected; "a detectable note of sarcasm"; "he continued after a perceptible pause"
noticeable - capable or worthy of being perceived; "noticeable shadows under her eyes"; "noticeable for its vivid historical background"; "a noticeable lack of friendliness"
Translations
detectable [dɪˈtektəbl] ADJperceptible, detectable
detectable [dɪˈtɛktəbəl] adj (= perceptible) → perceptible; [level] → que l'on peut détecter; [disease] → que l'on peut dépister
to be detectable [trace, level, drug] → être décelable; [symptom, disease] → être dépistable
detectable
adj (= able to be found) tracefeststellbar; (= discernible)wahrnehmbar; effect, signerkennbar; no detectable differencekein erkennbarer Unterschied
detectable [dɪˈtɛktəbl] adj (see vb) → scopribile, avvertibile, individuabile; (perceptible) → percettibile
detectable [dɪˈtɛktəbl] adj (see vb) → scopribile, avvertibile, individuabile; (perceptible) → percettibile


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[This compelled interest, and evoked murmurs of surprise that had a detectable ingredient of disappointment in them.
Detectable Bosh; the Ancient Order of Modern Troglodytes; the League
 
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