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Meaning of detective
A person, especially a police officer, whose job is to find out and investigate the facts about a crime or other difficult situation.
Etymology of detective
The word "detective" originated in the mid-19th century from the verb "detect", which is derived from the Latin "detegere", meaning "to uncover" or "to expose".
The term initially referred to a police officer who investigated crimes, but its usage has expanded to include private investigators and others who engage in investigative work.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person who investigates and tries to solve crimes, especially a police officer.
- A person who investigates and tries to find the truth about something.
Usage Examples
- The detective was tasked with solving the complex murder case.
- She worked as a detective for the police department before starting her own private investigation firm.
- The detective carefully examined the evidence to piece together the events of the crime.
Antonyms
culprit
offender
perpetrator
suspect
accused
defendant
prisoner
convict
felon
wrongdoer
lawbreaker
criminal
delinquent
offender
villain
scapegoat
patsy
fall guy
accomplice
accessory
partner in crime.