traceable
|trace/a/ble|
B2
/ˈtreɪsəbl/
(trace)
small amount or mark
Etymology
Etymology Information
'traceable' originates from the verb 'trace,' which comes from the Old French word 'tracier,' meaning 'to follow' or 'to track.'
Historical Evolution
'tracier' transformed into the Middle English word 'tracen,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'trace.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to follow a path or line,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being traced.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being traced or followed back to its origin or source.
The origins of the artifact are traceable to ancient Egypt.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45