Definition

The quality of being easily influenced or affected by something.

Example

Her susceptibleness to colds means she has to take extra precautions during winter.

Conversation

I was reading about how some people have a higher susceptibleness to certain allergies.

That's interesting! I wonder why that is.

Yeah, it makes you think about genetics and environment, right?

Definitely! It can really affect how we react to things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Susceptibleness → It is formed from "susceptible" (from Latin "susceptibilis", meaning able to receive or undergo) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "susceptibleness" refers to the quality of being able to be influenced or affected by something.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'able to receive' ('susceptible') something, and the '-ness' indicates a state. This helps you remember that 'susceptibleness' means the quality of being open to influence.

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