How To Spell detective?
How to Pronounce detective?
Correct pronunciation for the word "detective" is [dɪtˈɛktɪv], [dɪtˈɛktɪv], [d_ɪ_t_ˈɛ_k_t_ɪ_v].
Definition of detective
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Employed in detecting, especially the authors of crimes.
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A police officer employed to detect offenders.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
What are the misspellings for detective?
What are similar-sounding words for detective?
What is the adjective for detective?
The adjective form of the word "detective" is "detective".
Usage over time for detective:
This graph shows how "detective" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of detective?
The plural of the "detective" can be the "detectives".
What is the singular form of detective?
The singular of the "detective" can be the "detective".
Synonyms for Detective:
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n.
• police officer • investigator of crime • spy • police • inspector • police/police officer • officer • private detective • questioner • snoop • person
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Resources
- Correct spelling for detective [Infographic] | Spellchecker.net
- detective - English spelling dictionary
- Detective | Definition of detective by Merriam-Webster
- Detective definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
- Detective | Definition of detective at Dictionary.com
- Detective dictionary definition | detective defined
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