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vulnerability

vul·ne·ra·bility

UK/ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/ US/ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪləti/ uncommon

noun

1.

the state of being vulnerable or exposed

  • “his vulnerability to litigation”
  • “his exposure to ridicule”
Synonyms
2.

Origin

From vulnerable + -ity.

Phrases

  • vulnerability index

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