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Meaning of susceptible
The primary meaning of "susceptible" is being easily influenced or affected by something.
Etymology of susceptible
The word "susceptible" originates from the Latin "susceptibilis", meaning "capable of receiving", which is derived from "suscipere", meaning "to take up" or "to receive"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something or someone that is easily influenced or affected
Synonyms
sensitive
vulnerable
prone
liable
exposed
open
receptive
impressionable
responsive
reactive
delicate
fragile
weak
tender
easily influenced
suggestible
pliable
malleable
impressionable
accessible
defenseless
powerless
helpless
at risk
in danger
endangered
threatened
at mercy
Definitions
- Capable of being influenced or affected by a particular thing
- * Having a tendency or likelihood to be influenced or affected by a particular thing
- * Lacking resistance or immunity to a particular thing
Usage Examples
- The patient was susceptible to infection due to a weakened immune system
- * The company is susceptible to economic downturns due to its reliance on a single market
- * She was susceptible to flattery and often found herself doing favors for those who praised her