susceptibility

noun
UK: /səˌseptəˈbɪləti/
US: /səˌseptəˈbɪləti/

  1. The state of being easily affected, influenced, or harmed by something.

    1. Kids have susceptibility to cold in the winter season.
    2. Age increases susceptibility to infections, making older people more vulnerable.

  2. The degree to which someone or something is likely to be affected by or prone to something, especially a disease or condition.

    1. His susceptibility to flattery made him an easy target.
    2. Genetic factors can influence susceptibility to certain types of autoimmune diseases.

Synonyms

liability sensitivity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "susceptibility" in English means: The state of being easily affected, influenced, or harmed by something., The degree to which someone or something is likely to be affected by or prone to something, especially a disease or condition..

The phonetic transcription of "susceptibility" is /səˌseptəˈbɪləti/ in British English and /səˌseptəˈbɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "susceptibility": liability, sensitivity.

Example usage of "susceptibility": "Kids have susceptibility to cold in the winter season.". More examples on the page.