🧬susceptibility

noun
/səˌsɛptəˈbɪləti/

Meaning

The state of being easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something.
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
The state or fact of being likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

Example Sentences

His susceptibility to colds increases during the winter.

High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.

Lack of sleep increases susceptibility to illnesses.

Synonyms

vulnerability, sensitivity, weakness, openness, proneness, exposure, inclination, receptivity
Entry 1
vulnerability, sensitivity, weakness, openness, proneness
Entry 2
sensitivity, exposure, inclination
Entry 3
vulnerability, sensitivity, receptivity

Antonyms

resistance, immunity, strength, protection
Entry 1
resistance, immunity, strength
Entry 2
immunity, resistance, strength
Entry 3
immunity, resistance, protection

Collocations

high susceptibility, susceptibility to disease, susceptibility factor

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