detected
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈtɛktɪd/
KK: /dɪˈtɛktɪd/
adjective
Definition
Referring to something that has been noticed or identified, often through observation or investigation.
Example
The detected signal indicated the presence of a nearby object.
Conversation
Did you hear about the issue they detected in the software?
Yeah, I read about it online; it sounds pretty serious.
I wonder how long it will take to fix the detected problems.
Hopefully not too long, or it might affect more users.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
noticed
observed
spotted
Antonyms
overlooked
ignored
missed
verb
Definition
To discover or notice something that was not seen or known before.
Example
The scientists detected a new particle in their experiments.
Tense Forms
Past: detected
Past Participle: detected
Conversation
Did you hear about the problem with the app last night?
Yeah, I saw that they detected a bug in the system.
I wonder how long it will take to fix it.
Root Explanation
Detected → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "tangere" (meaning to touch). The word "detected" means to have touched down or discovered something that was hidden or not easily seen.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'touched down' ('tangere') to reveal it from 'away' ('de-') — that's why detected means to discover something.
Visually Confused Words
undetected
dejected
deflected