indetectably
|in-de-tect-a-bly|
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/ˌɪndɪˈtɛktəbli/
(indetectable)
undetectable manner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indetectably' originates from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the root 'detect' from Latin 'detegere' meaning 'to uncover'.
Historical Evolution
'indetectably' evolved from the adjective 'indetectable', which was formed by adding the suffix '-able' to 'detect'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be detected', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that cannot be detected or noticed.
The virus spread indetectably through the network.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42