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traceable

|trace/a/ble|

B2

/ˈtreɪsəbl/

(trace)

small amount or mark

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
tracetracestracestracedtracedtracinguntraceabilitytraced
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