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Meaning of the word susceptible in English

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susceptible

US /səˈsep.tə.bəl/
UK /səˈsep.tə.bəl/
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Adjective

1.

likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing

Example:
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Elderly people are more susceptible to the flu.
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He is highly susceptible to flattery.
Synonym:
vulnerableproneliabledisposedopen
Synonym:
immuneresistant
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