to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.
de+tect
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Related forms: tect · 10 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesthe act or process of discovering or noticing something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.
de+tect+ion
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To keep someone or something safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.
pro+tect
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The act of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
pro+tect+ion
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Having been discovered or identified.
de+tect+ed
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kept safe from harm, damage, or loss
pro+tect+ed
Shared component: tect · cover
detectiveExtended relation
A person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and catch criminals.
de+tect+ive
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detectorExtended relation
A device or instrument designed to discover the presence of something, such as metal, radiation, or smoke.
de+tect+or
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detectingExtended relation
(gerund or present participle) Discovering or identifying the presence, existence, or fact of something, especially something hidden, subtle, or not easily noticed.
de+tect+ing
Extended relation: tect · cover
protectingExtended relation
Keeping someone or something safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.
pro+tect+ing
Extended relation: tect · cover