Synonyms for detectable
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Perceptible
2. Appreciable
Definitions
- adj. 1
Able to be detected, noticeable.
There was a detectable pause before he continued. We all noticed it but no one commented.
Related words
- Phrases
- detectable warning surface
Example sentences
- noticeable My smile is my most noticeable feature on my body.
- perceptible The earthquake was barely perceptible.
- measurable The results should be measurable and the process repeatable.
- appreciable He's shown no appreciable change of attitude.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| detectable | falling | |
| noticeable | falling | |
| perceptible | steady | |
| measurable | steady | |
| appreciable | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- sensible3, tangible3
- 10 letters
- noticeable4, measurable4
- 11 letters
- appreciable4, perceptible4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sensible3 = 3 syllables).