detected
|de-tect-ed|
B1
/dɪˈtɛktɪd/
(detect)
discover presence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'detect' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'detegere,' where 'de-' meant 'un-' and 'tegere' meant 'to cover.'
Historical Evolution
'detegere' transformed into the Old French word 'detec(t)er,' and eventually became the modern English word 'detect' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to uncover or reveal,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to discover or identify something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'detect'.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40