Detectably

/dɪˈtektəbli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that can be detected or noticed; perceptibly.

Etymology

From 'detectable' (detect + -able) plus -ly (adverb suffix). The adverb form lets you describe how something happens in a way that can be discovered or measured.

Kelly Says

Scientists love words like 'detectably'—it means something actually shows up in measurements, not just in theory. The difference between 'theoretically present' and 'detectably present' can make or break an experiment!

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