traceable

/'treisəbl/

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Word: Traceable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "traceable" means that something can be followed or tracked back to its origin, source, or cause. For example, if you can find out where something comes from, you can say it is traceable.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "traceable" to describe things like information, items, or events that can be linked back to a specific source or reason.
• It is often followed by the word "to" when explaining what it can be traced back to.

Examples:

1. Simple Example: The footprints in the sand were traceable, showing where the person walked.
2. More Advanced Example: The problem with the project was traceable to a lack of communication among team members.

Advanced Usage:

• In scientific or technical contexts, you might say, “The data collected from the experiment is traceable to the original research study.”
• In legal contexts, "traceable" can refer to evidence that can link a suspect to a crime.

Word Variants:

• Trace (verb): To follow the course or development of something.
• Traceability (noun): The ability to trace something back to its source.

Different Meanings:

• While "traceable" often refers to physical items or events, it can also refer to information like financial transactions that can be tracked back to their origin.

Synonyms:

• Trackable
• Discoverable
• Identifiable
• Findable

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using "traceable," but related phrases might include:
  • "Trace back to": This means to find the origin of something. For example: "The tradition can be traced back to ancient times."
  • "Follow the trail": This means to look for clues or evidence that lead to a conclusion.

Summary:

"Traceable" is a useful word when you want to talk about being able to find or track the origin or cause of something.

Academic

Adjective

1. capable of being traced or tracked
   • a traceable riverbed
   • the traceable course of an ancient wall
2. (usually followed by `to') able to be traced to
   • a failure traceable to lack of energy

Synonyms

• trackable