susceptible
intermediateB2/səˈsɛptəbl/ · sus-cep-ti-ble
Capable of being affected by a particular influence or disease.
Meanings
Capable of being affected by a particular influence or disease.
کسی خاص اثر یا بیماری سے متاثر ہونے کی قابلیت رکھنے والا.
حساس
hassas
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Common Collocations
- susceptible to infections
- susceptible individuals
- susceptible species
Example Sentences
Children are particularly susceptible to colds and flu.
بچے خاص طور پر نزلہ اور فلو کے لیے حساس ہوتے ہیں.
Bachay khaas tor par nazla aur flu ke liye hassas hotay hain.
Some plants are susceptible to certain diseases.
بعض پودے مخصوص بیماریوں کے لیے حساس ہوتے ہیں.
Baaz poday makhsoos bimariyon ke liye hassas hotay hain.
She is susceptible to peer pressure.
وہ ہم نسلوں کے دباؤ کے لیے حساس ہے.
Woh hum naslon ke dabao ke liye hassas hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'susceptible' as 'sus - like a susceptibility to influences'.
Imagine someone easily swaying in the wind, representing vulnerability and susceptibility.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "susceptibilis" — capable of receiving
First known use: 15th century
The word 'susceptible' has evolved from the Latin 'susceptibilis', which is derived from 'suscipere', meaning to take up or receive. It has been used in English since the late 15th century.