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susceptible

sus·cep·tible

US/səˈsɛptɪbl̩/ uncommon

adjective

1.

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

  • “susceptible to colds”
  • “susceptible of proof”
2.

easily impressed emotionally

Origin

From Late Latin susceptibilis, from Latin susceptus, from suscipiō.

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