detect
verb (used with object)
to discover or catch (a person) in the performance of some act.
undetectable
-
a word derived from
detect.
Example Sentences
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Where a well-defended ball can suddenly become a goal with a nearly undetectable flick of a foot, or a perfectly placed shot blocked by a goalie’s incredible ability to launch into space?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
According to investigators, the thieves went to the libraries to consult rare and valuable works, photographing and measuring them, and returned later to replace them with virtually undetectable copies.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
The FDA released a major study finding most U.S. infant formula products contain low or undetectable levels of contaminants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
Now Sam takes daily medication to keep his viral load at an undetectable level, meaning it cannot be passed to anyone else.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
The changes are small, probably undetectable to most, until I get to Willa’s room.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
