Meaning of the word susceptibility in English
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susceptibility
US /səˌsep.təˈbɪl.ə.i/
UK /səˌsep.təˈbɪl.ə.i/
Noun
1.
the state or fact of being likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
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lack of exercise increases susceptibility to disease
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2.
a person's feelings, typically considered as being easily hurt.
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I was so careful not to offend their susceptibilities
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