detectable
adjective/dɪˈtɛktəbəl/
Frequency rank: #12,496 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Able to be noticed, discovered, or measured.
Example sentence
The tiny amount of poison in the drink was barely detectable without special equipment.
Synonyms & related words
- noticeable
- measurable
- perceptible
- observable
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