Definition

The quality of being easily influenced by suggestions or ideas from others.

Example

Her suggestibility made her more open to new ideas during the discussion.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how our suggestibility affects our decisions?

Yeah, it's pretty interesting! Sometimes I feel easily influenced by others.

Exactly! I think understanding our suggestibility can really help us make better choices.

For sure! Being aware of it might even improve our judgment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Suggestibility → It is formed from "suggest" (from Latin "suggerere", meaning to bring to mind or to hint) and "-ibility" (from Latin "-ibilis", meaning capable of). The word "suggestibility" refers to the quality of being capable of being influenced or led to a suggestion.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'suggest' which means to bring an idea to mind, and remember that 'suggestibility' is about being capable of being influenced by those suggestions.

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