Susceptible

Pronunciation: /səˈsɛptəbəl/

Definitions of susceptible

adjective likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing

Example Sentences

A1 She is susceptible to getting colds during the winter months.

A2 Certain foods are more susceptible to spoiling quickly.

B1 Athletes are more susceptible to injuries during intense training sessions.

B2 Historical artifacts are susceptible to damage if not properly preserved.

C1 The company's stock value is susceptible to fluctuations in the market.

C2 Government agencies are susceptible to cyber attacks from foreign entities.

Examples of susceptible in a Sentence

formal Individuals with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to infections.

informal People who don't take care of their health are more susceptible to getting sick.

slang If you keep eating junk food, you'll be more susceptible to feeling gross.

figurative His ego is so fragile that he is highly susceptible to criticism.

Grammatical Forms of susceptible

• past tense: susceptibility
• plural: susceptibles
• comparative: more susceptible
• superlative: most susceptible
• present tense: susceptible
• future tense: will be susceptible
• perfect tense: has been susceptible
• continuous tense: is being susceptible
• singular: susceptible
• positive degree: susceptible
• infinitive: to be susceptible
• gerund: susceptibility
• participle: susceptible

Origin and Evolution of susceptible

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'susceptible' originated from the Latin word 'susceptibilis', which is derived from the verb 'suscipere' meaning 'to take up'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'susceptible' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of being easily influenced or affected by something, not just limited to the literal sense of 'taking up'.