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Susceptibility is being easily affected by something.

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An example of susceptibility is having a very weak immune system which causes a person to frequently get colds.

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noun pl. susceptibilities

the quality or state of being susceptible
sensibilities; feelings
a susceptible temperament or disposition; capacity for receiving impressions
Physics the ratio of electric or magnetic polarization in a material to the strength of the field producing that polarization

Origin: ML susceptibilitas

See susceptibility in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. sus·cep·ti·bil·i·ties

The quality or condition of being susceptible.
The capacity to be affected by deep emotions or strong feelings; sensitivity.
susceptibilities Sensibilities; feelings.

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