Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

DETECTABLE

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Detectable.

Detectable - as an adjective satellite

Capable of being detected

Example: "After a noticeable pause the lecturer continued"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
noticeable

Easily seen or detected

Example: "A detectable note of sarcasm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perceptible

Detectable - as an adjective

That which can be detected, noticeable.

Example: "There was a detectable pause before he continued. we all noticed it but no one commented."

Example Sentences

"The smoke was barely detectable by the sensitive sensors."
"The small metal fragments were not detectable by the naked eye."
"The virus was still detectable in his bloodstream."
"The odor from the chemical spill was easily detectable from miles away."
"Microplastics are now detectable in the deepest parts of the ocean."
View more

Word Game Points

Is DETECTABLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, detectable is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETECTABLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is DETECTABLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detectable is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETECTABLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DETECTABLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detectable is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETECTABLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

A-Z Proximities

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen