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Synonyms & Similar Words
vulnerability
sensitivity
receptivity
proneness
weakness
liability
predisposition
tendency
inclination
propensity
openness
exposure
fragility
delicacy
sensibility
responsiveness
reactiveness
impressionability
susceptibility
sensibleness
affectability
influenceability
receptiveness
accessibility
openness to influence
amenability
malleability
pliability
flexibility
adaptability
impressionableness
suggestibility
vulnerability to influence
Meaning of Susceptibility
The state or fact of being more likely than not to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Definitions
- The state or fact of being more likely than not to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing
- A person's tendency to be influenced or affected by something, such as a disease or a particular treatment
Etymology of Susceptibility
The word "susceptibility" comes from the Latin "susceptibilis", meaning "capable of receiving", which is derived from "suscipere", meaning "to receive" or "to take in"
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a person's or thing's tendency to be influenced or affected by something
Example Uses
- The patient's susceptibility to infection meant that they had to be kept in isolation
- The company's susceptibility to economic downturns made it a risky investment
- Her susceptibility to flattery made her an easy target for manipulators
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
resistance
immunity
invulnerability
imperviousness
insusceptibility
unsensitivity
unresponsiveness
unreactiveness
hardness
toughness
resilience
robustness
strength
solidity
firmness
stability
security
invincibility
impenetrability
inaccessibility
unapproachability
indisposability