detective

Meanings

• noun

  A person who investigates crimes or wrongdoings.

  - "Sherlock Holmes is a famous detective."
  - "The detective solved the case in record time."

• noun

  A person who discovers or identifies something.

  - "The detective discovered the hidden treasure."
  - "The scientist acted as a detective to uncover the truth."

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Synonyms

DT , Det , dick , private dick , private detective , private investigator , sleuth

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with detective
inspective , reflective , effective , perceptive

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Variants

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detective , detectivelike , detectives , house detective , house detectives , private detective , private detectives , private investigator , private investigators

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Etymology

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The word 'detective' comes from the Latin word 'detectus', meaning 'observed' or 'discovered'. It was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The first detective agency was founded in London in 1857.

2. The term 'CSI' stands for 'Crime Scene Investigation'.

3. The word 'detective' is also used as a verb, meaning 'to discover or identify'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Investigator: An investigator is a person who conducts inquiries or searches for information.

2. Detective work: Detective work refers to the process of investigating crimes or wrongdoings.

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Culture

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The detective is a common character in literature, particularly in crime novels and mysteries. Some famous detectives include Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, and Columbo. The detective genre has also influenced other forms of media, such as film and television.

How to Memorize "detective"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a trench coat and a magnifying glass, searching for clues.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'detective' with the image of a detective in a crime scene, looking for clues.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dog Barks At Criminals' to remember that a detective barks at crimes.

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