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susceptible

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/səˈsɛptəbl/ · sus-cep-ti-ble

Capable of being affected by a particular influence or disease.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Capable of being affected by a particular influence or disease.

کسی خاص اثر یا بیماری سے متاثر ہونے کی قابلیت رکھنے والا.

حساس

hassas

Formal: حساس

Synonyms

vulnerablesensitiveproneنرمکمزورآسان

Antonyms

immuneresistantinsensitiveمضبوطمدافعتیبے حس

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.

Easily Confused With

acceptable:Acceptable means something that is satisfactory or agreeable, while susceptible refers to the capacity to be influenced or affected by something.

Word Family

susceptibility
nounحساسیت
susceptibly
adverbحساس طور پر

See Also

💡 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.