traceable
UK: ˈtreɪsəbl | US: ˈtreɪsəbl
adj. capable of being traced or tracked
adj. attributable to a specific source or origin
The word "traceable" combines "trace," derived from Old French tracer (to follow a path or mark), with the suffix "-able," from Latin -abilis (capable of). "Trace" originally referred to physical marks or tracks, later expanding to metaphorical paths (e.g., origins or causes). The suffix "-able" systematically converts verbs into adjectives denoting feasibility. Thus, "traceable" logically evolved to mean "capable of being followed or identified."
The package is traceable via its unique tracking number.
The origins of the rumor are no longer traceable.
The artist’s influence is traceable in her early works.
The leak was traceable to a faulty valve.
Digital transactions are fully traceable for security purposes.