Definitions for Susceptible
səˈsɛp tə bəlsus·cep·ti·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. susceptibleadjective

   (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of

   "susceptible to colds"; "susceptible of proof"

2. susceptibleadjective

   easily impressed emotionally

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.5 / 4 votes

1. susceptiblenoun

   A person who is vulnerable to being infected by a certain disease

2. susceptibleadjective

   likely to be affected by something

   He was susceptible to minor ailments

3. susceptibleadjective

   easily influenced or tricked; credulous

4. susceptibleadjective

   especially sensitive, especially to a stimulus

5. Etymology: From susceptibilis, from susceptus, from suscipere.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SUSCEPTIBLEadjective

   Capable of admitting.

   Etymology: susceptible, Fr.

   He moulded him platonically to his own idea, delighting first in the choice of the materials, because he found him susceptible of good form. Henry Wotton.

   In their tender years they are more susceptible of virtuous impressions than afterwards, when solicited by vulgar inclinations. Roger L'Estrange.

   Children’s minds are narrow, and usually susceptible but of one thought at once. John Locke, on Education.

   Blow with empty words the susceptible flame. Matthew Prior.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Susceptibleadjective

   capable of admitting anything additional, or any change, affection, or influence; readily acted upon; as, a body susceptible of color or of alteration

2. Susceptibleadjective

   capable of impression; having nice sensibility; impressible; tender; sensitive; as, children are more susceptible than adults; a man of a susceptible heart

3. Etymology: [F., from L. suscipere, susceptum, to take up, to support, undertake, recognize, admit; pref. sus (see Sub-) + capere to take. See Capable.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Susceptible

   sus-sep′ti-bl, adj. capable of receiving anything: impressible: disposed to admit.—ns. Susceptibil′ity, Suscep′tibleness, quality of being susceptible: capability: sensibility.—adv. Suscep′tibly.—adj. Suscep′tive, capable of receiving or admitting: readily admitting.—ns. Suscep′tiveness; Susceptiv′ity; Suscep′tor; Suscip′iency.—adj. Suscip′ient. [Fr.,—L. suscipĕre, susceptum, to take up—sub, up, capĕre, to take.]

Anagrams for Susceptible »

1. suspectible

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Susceptible in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Susceptible in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Susceptible in a Sentence

1. Vinay Goel:

   Most solutions will be in uncharted territory, without a proven track record, and likely susceptible to false-positives and bugs.

2. Stuart Ray:

   People with alcoholism are likely to be susceptible to severe complications of COVID-19, so getting them vaccinated is a priority, of course, having them reduce alcohol intake and improve nutrition has many potential benefits, and improving response to the COVID-19 vaccine might be one of them.

3. Charles Platkin:

   That was a real disservice and taking advantage of a susceptible audience.

4. Emerson Wickwire:

   For example, it could be that children who are more food responsive are also more difficult to settle at night (when adults or older children might be eating). the current study suggests a new potential explanation (hedonic eating) for weight gain among children who sleep less . . . in other words, kids in the study who slept less were more susceptible to unhealthy food cues in the environment.

5. Huang Xiangmo:

   There are many Australian companies in China, aren't they more likely to be susceptible to potential manipulation by the Chinese government?

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Susceptible
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Susceptible
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Susceptible
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Susceptible
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Susceptible