How Do You Spell TRACE?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈe͡ɪs] (IPA)

The word "trace" is spelled with the letters T-R-A-C-E in English. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /treɪs/, with a long "a" sound in the first syllable and a soft "s" sound at the end. The word can have multiple meanings, including a visible mark left by something that has passed or a small track or path. It can also refer to a minute amount of a substance or a copy of something that has been left behind.

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TRACE Meaning and Definition

  1. Trace can be used as both a verb and a noun and has multiple meanings depending on the context. As a verb, trace refers to the act of finding or discovering evidence or information about something. It involves making an effort to investigate or search for the origin, course, or development of something. It includes exploring the history, lineage, or past occurrences related to a particular thing or phenomenon.

    As a noun, trace refers to a sign, mark, or piece of evidence that indicates the presence, existence, or occurrence of something. It can be a physical imprint, such as a footprint or a fingerprint, that provides clues or information about the person or thing responsible for it. It may also be a faint indication or suggestion of something that is not clearly visible or easily identifiable.

    In addition to these general definitions, trace also has specific applications in various fields such as science, technology, and mathematics. For instance, in mathematics, trace refers to the sum of the elements on the main diagonal of a matrix. In scientific contexts, trace can mean the amount or concentration of a substance left in a system after it has been removed or diminished.

    Overall, trace implies the act of uncovering, unveiling, or detecting something through careful investigation or the sign or indication left behind that hints at the existence or history of something.

  2. A mark; a slight, scarcely measurable quantity.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of TRACE

The word "trace" originated from the Old French word "tracier" which meant "to make one's way, to track" and "tracier" derived from the Vulgar Latin word "tractiare" meaning "to drag". In turn, "tractiare" came from Latin "tractus" which meant "a drawing in space" or "a line drawn, a track, a trail". The term evolved in Middle English as "tracen" with the same meaning and spelling variations, before settling into its current form as "trace" in Modern English.

Idioms with the word TRACE

  • sink, vanish, etc. without trace The idiom "sink, vanish, etc. without trace" means to disappear completely or leave no evidence or clue behind. It is often used to describe something or someone disappearing without a trace or without any visible or identifiable proof of their existence or whereabouts.
  • sink without trace The idiom "sink without trace" means to fail or disappear completely, often with no one noticing or remembering. It refers to something or someone that fails to make any impact or lasting impression.
  • trace sm or sth (back) (to sm or sth) The idiom "trace (something or someone) back (to something or someone)" means to investigate or find the origin or cause of something or someone by following a series of clues or steps. It involves researching or exploring the history or lineage of someone or something to discover their roots or source.
  • sink without (a) trace The idiom "sink without (a) trace" means to disappear completely and leave no evidence, often referring to a person or thing that goes missing or is forgotten without any remnants or impact.
  • lose trace of The idiom "lose trace of" means to no longer have any information or knowledge about someone or something. It suggests a lack of contact or ability to keep track of someone or something's whereabouts or activities.
  • trace around sth The idiom "trace around something" means to outline or make a copy of the shape or contour of an object or surface by carefully drawing along its edges or boundaries.
  • lose trace of sm or sth The idiom "lose trace of someone or something" means to no longer have any information or knowledge about the whereabouts or existence of someone or something. It implies that all contact or knowledge has been lost, resulting in a lack of ability to locate or find the person or thing in question.
  • trace over sth The idiom "trace over something" refers to the action of repeatedly going over or following the lines or contours of a particular object or shape with a tracing tool, pencil, or similar implement. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of revisiting, reiterating, or examining something in detail.
  • trace around

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Plural form of TRACE is TRACES

Conjugate verb Trace

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have traced
you would have traced
he/she/it would have traced
we would have traced
they would have traced
I would have trace
you would have trace
he/she/it would have trace
we would have trace
they would have trace

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been tracing
you would have been tracing
he/she/it would have been tracing
we would have been tracing
they would have been tracing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would trace
you would trace
he/she/it would trace
we would trace
they would trace

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be tracing
you would be tracing
he/she/it would be tracing
we would be tracing
they would be tracing

FUTURE

I will trace
you will trace
he/she/it will trace
we will trace
they will trace

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be tracing
you will be tracing
he/she/it will be tracing
we will be tracing
they will be tracing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have traced
you will have traced
he/she/it will have traced
we will have traced
they will have traced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been tracing
you will have been tracing
he/she/it will have been tracing
we will have been tracing
they will have been tracing

IMPERATIVE

you trace
we let´s trace

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to trace

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was tracing
you were tracing
he/she/it was tracing
we were tracing
they were tracing

PAST PARTICIPLE

traced

PAST PERFECT

I had traced
you had traced
he/she/it had traced
we had traced
they had traced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been tracing
you had been tracing
he/she/it had been tracing
we had been tracing
they had been tracing

PRESENT

I trace
you trace
he/she/it traces
we trace
they trace

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am tracing
you are tracing
he/she/it is tracing
we are tracing
they are tracing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

tracing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have traced
you have traced
he/she/it has traced
we have traced
they have traced

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been tracing
you have been tracing
he/she/it has been tracing
we have been tracing
they have been tracing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it trace

SIMPLE PAST

I traced
you traced
he/she/it traced
we traced
they traced

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