traceable
adj.adj. possible to find the origin or history of something. You use this when you can follow a path back to where something started.
adj. capable of being followed back to a source or origin. Often used in technical or legal contexts to describe the ability to track a product, document, or event through its history.
The food is traceable back to the farm where it was grown.
In a modern supply chain, every component must be traceable to ensure safety and compliance with international standards.
The forensic evidence was deemed inadmissible because the chain of custody was not fully traceable, leaving a gap in the timeline of the investigation.
Last updated May 25, 2026