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susceptible definition

sus·cep·tible (sə sep′tə bəl)

adjective

easily affected emotionally; having a sensitive nature or feelings

Etymology: ML susceptibilis < L susceptus, pp. of suscipere, to receive, undertake < sus- (see sub-), under + capere, to take (see have)

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susceptible Idioms

susceptible of

that gives a chance for; admitting; allowing testimony susceptible of error

susceptible to

easily influenced by or affected with susceptible to disease

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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