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detectable

dih-TEHK-tuh-buh

Detectable (adjective) means Able to be noticed or found, especially by testing or careful observation. Example: “The drug is detectable in blood for up to 72 hours.”

adjective

Able to be noticed or found, especially by testing or careful observation.

"The drug is detectable in blood for up to 72 hours."

How to use detectable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAble to be found or noticed.

Common pairings

barely detectable detectable levels of

Word forms

more detectable comparative, most detectable superlative

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Antonyms

subdetectable undetectable

Related words

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Rhymes for detectable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “detectable” mean?

The word “detectable” means able to be noticed or found, especially by testing or careful observation. In plain terms, able to be found or noticed.

How do you pronounce “detectable”?

“Detectable” is pronounced dih-TEHK-tuh-buh (/dɪˈtɛktəbəɫ/ in IPA).

How do you use “detectable” in a sentence?

Here is “detectable” used in a sentence: “The drug is detectable in blood for up to 72 hours.”

What is the opposite of “detectable”?

The opposite of “detectable” — its antonyms — are subdetectable and undetectable.

What part of speech is “detectable”?

“Detectable” is an adjective.

Is “detectable” a common word?

“Detectable” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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