Susceptibility

Pronunciation: /səˌsɛptəˈbɪlətiː/

Susceptibility (noun)

  1. The likelihood of being affected by something harmful or negative.
  2. The degree to which someone can be easily influenced or affected by external factors.

Examples

  • The susceptibility of the plant to disease can affect its growth.
  • Her susceptibility to peer pressure often leads her to make poor choices.

Common collocations: high susceptibility, genetic susceptibility, emotional susceptibility, cultural susceptibility

Synonyms of Susceptibility

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Susceptibility

  • — refers to resistance to disease or influence.
  • — indicates a lack of responsiveness or awareness.