as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
there was a barely detectable hum coming from the refrigerator
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Recent Examples of detectable
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
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Ca Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
This subtle yet detectable respect goes a long way.
—
Angela J. Narayan,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
This detachment is becoming detectable among young voters.
—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
Ca Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
This subtle yet detectable respect goes a long way.
—
Angela J. Narayan,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
This detachment is becoming detectable among young voters.
—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detectable
Adjective
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The new hub will rely on Flowcode, a company that generates customizable QR codes that can be updated in real time and often feature colors and other elements that help make the advertiser using it more distinguishable from similar efforts.
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Three is very distinguishable from four.
Adjective
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As soon as one influence is audible, Cold Court throws in a noisy interlude, then a surprisingly poppy section, and then a funk breakdown.
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
Adjective
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Evolutionary cues, emotional encoding and genetics all converge in how partners experience each other’s smell, and a noticeable shift in that experience may be worth paying attention to.
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After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits.
Adjective
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But as much as YouTube and other platforms offer compelling alternatives for development and distribution, there was a discernable sense among the room of producers, executives, analysts and lawyers that the biggest goal is to achieve meaningful progress in the heart of traditional Hollywood.
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To evoke nautical rope at the bar, the team replicated its weave in cork, an effect discernible only by touch.
Adjective
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Many of today’s most prominent artists are focused on rendering vast, abstract, and often invisible systems perceptible—often by scaling them down to something more sensible while still gesturing toward their magnitude.
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That shift isn’t just perceptible—it’s been acknowledged by the women who helped build the Atlanta franchise.
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“Detectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detectable. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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