detectability

de·tect

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-tekt]
- /dɪˈtɛkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-tekt]
- /dɪˈtɛkt/

Definitions of detectability word

noun detectability the quality of being detectable 3
verb with object detectability to discover or catch (a person) in the performance of some act: to detect someone cheating. 1
verb with object detectability to discover the existence of: to detect the odor of gas. 1
verb with object detectability to find out the true character or activity of: to detect a spy. 1
verb with object detectability Telecommunications. to rectify alternating signal currents in a radio receiver. to demodulate. 1
noun detectability (uncountable) The state of being detectable. 1

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Origin of detectability

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin dētēctus (past participle of dētegere), equivalent to dē- de- + teg(ere) to cover + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Detectability

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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detectability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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