What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
indetectable
Example
The virus was indetectable in his blood after the treatment. [indetectable: adjective]
Example
The spy's presence was indetectable by the security system. [indetectable: adjective]
undetectable
Example
The sound was undetectable to the human ear. [undetectable: adjective]
Example
The amount of radiation was undetectable by the Geiger counter. [undetectable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Undetectable is more commonly used than indetectable in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between indetectable and undetectable?
Both indetectable and undetectable are formal words that are typically used in technical or scientific contexts.
