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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

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susceptible Synonyms

susceptible

modif.

responsive, receptive, susceptive; see sensitive 3.


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susceptible Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • render: Large areas have been burnt by uncontrolled forest fires and uneven regeneration of the forest renders the park particularly susceptible to any disturbance.

Infinitive complement

  • frost: They can be very susceptible to frost in harsh winters, causing them to hardly flower at all the next summer.

Modifies a noun

  • genotype: At the same time those animals which show the most susceptible genotype will be removed from the breeding program.

Modifying Another Word

  • genetically: Others are studying genetic factors to determine whether some people are genetically susceptible to developing PD.

Used with adjective complement

  • prove: If it is located on the side of the vehicleâs body at the front, this can prove susceptible to damage and wear.
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