SUSCEPTIBLE


Meaning of SUSCEPTIBLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ səseptɪb(ə)l ]

1.

If you are susceptible to something or someone, you are very likely to be influenced by them.

Young people are the most susceptible to advertisements...

James was extremely susceptible to flattery...

ADJ : v-link ADJ to n

2.

If you are susceptible to a disease or injury, you are very likely to be affected by it.

Walking with weights makes the shoulders very susceptible to injury...

= vulnerable

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ to n

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