indetectability
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/ˌɪndɪˌtɛktəˈbɪləti/
(indetectable)
undetectable manner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indetectability' originates from the Latin prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'detect' from Latin 'detegere,' meaning 'to uncover.'
Historical Evolution
'indetectability' evolved from the combination of 'indetectable' and the suffix '-ity,' which denotes a state or condition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of not being uncovered,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being impossible to detect.
The indetectability of the virus made it difficult to control the outbreak.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42