English Explanatory Dictionary

detect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing.
adj
  1. Detected.
verb
  1. To work or solve cases as a detective.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈtɛkt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-detect.wav

Word forms

detect detects detecting detected

Etymology

From Latin detectus, perfect passive participle of detegere (“to uncover or disclose”), from de- + tegere (“to cover”); see tegument, tile, thatch.

Related words

discover find stumble upon

Derived words

autodetect codetect detectability detectable detecter detectible detection detective detectograph detector immunodetect metal-detect misdetect nondetect overdetect redetect underdetect undetectability
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