Synonyms of detectable

detectable

adjective

as in distinguishable

able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind

there was a barely detectable hum coming from the refrigerator

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinguishable
• audible
• noticeable
• discernible
• perceptible
• appreciable
• visible
• palpable
• identifiable
• obvious
• sensible
• observable
• significant
• tangible
• apprehensible
• evident
• distinct
• conspicuous
• apparent
• manifest
• prominent
• striking
• clear
• plain
• ponderable
• eye-catching
• straightforward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undetectable
• indistinguishable
• imperceptible
• invisible
• intangible
• inaudible
• insensible
• slight
• faint
• indistinct
• inconspicuous
• insignificant
• unobtrusive
• inappreciable
• impalpable
• trivial
• hidden
• vague
• obscure
• unnoticeable
• covert
• concealed
• disguised
• buried
• shrouded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detectable

The atmospheric phenomena potentially detectable by HWO depend on those phases and the angle between the planet, its star, and the observatory, and therefore are best seen at different times in the planet’s orbit. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

Glyphosate was found at detectable levels in 37% of products, and cat food with more plants in the first 10 ingredients had higher glyphosate levels. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

The formula also includes sesame oil to deeply hydrate, rejuvenate, and plump the skin, making fine lines and crow’s feet less detectable. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

None had identification or detectable microchips on them, officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

The vaccine, in combination with Keytruda , met key goals in patients with higher-risk or advanced melanoma whose detectable cancer had been completely removed through surgery. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

This would have further heated this already blisteringly hot plasma and left detectable traces of dark photons. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Additional tests of air inside and out of classrooms and soil on campus have since found minimal or non-detectable levels of PCE, interim Associate Superintendent for Business Services Jeff Carter said. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Text watermarks work by biasing the model’s word choices in a pattern spread across the entire document, only detectable in aggregate by the right tool. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026