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Comparative
more detectable
Superlative
most detectable
1
able to be noticed or discovered
- The slight fragrance of roses was barely detectable in the air.
- With the new technology, even the smallest traces of contaminants in the water are detectable.
- The error in the document was not immediately detectable to the untrained eye.
- The early symptoms of the disease are often not detectable until it has progressed significantly.
- There was a detectable shift in her tone, indicating she was upset.
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able to be easily noticed or perceived, often through observation or measurement
- The changes in temperature were detectable with a sensitive thermometer.
- The scent of fresh flowers was barely detectable in the air.
- Even a small amount of poison in the water was detectable by the laboratory equipment.
- His accent made his origin detectable to those familiar with regional dialects.
- The slight variations in color were detectable to the trained eye of the artist.
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