Detectible

/dɪˈtektɪbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be detected, discovered, or found; capable of being perceived or noticed.

Etymology

From 'detect' plus -ible (variant of -able, meaning 'capable of'). The -ible suffix appears in words borrowed from Latin or following specific morphological patterns in English.

Kelly Says

Detectible vs. detectable—both mean the same thing, but 'detectable' is more common today. Language has variant spellings that compete, and sometimes the 'losing' version stays around in specialized fields.

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