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Susceptible to Meaning in English

expression

suh-SEPT-uh-buhl too, tuh, ti
suh-SEPT-uh-buhl too

التعريف

Likely to be affected or influenced by something, especially something negative like illness, criticism, or temptation.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mostly used in formal and academic English. Commonly followed by the cause ('susceptible to disease', 'susceptible to influence'). Often implies a weakness, but not always. Not interchangeable with 'vulnerable to' in all contexts.

جمل نموذجية

Children are often susceptible to colds.

basic

Plants are susceptible to damage from frost.

basic

Some people are more susceptible to stress than others.

basic

My grandfather is quite susceptible to infections these days.

natural

People living near rivers are more susceptible to flooding.

natural

These new smartphones are susceptible to getting scratched easily.

natural