susceptible
UK: səˈseptəbl | US: səˈseptəbl
adj. easily influenced or affected by something
adj. capable of being emotionally moved or impressed
adj. (medical) likely to suffer from a particular condition
The word "susceptible" traces back to Latin susceptibilis, derived from suscipere ("to take up" or "to support"). The morpheme sus- implies being "under" influence, while -cept reflects the idea of "receiving" or "taking in." Over time, it evolved in Middle French as susceptible, retaining the sense of being "open to influence" or "easily affected." The suffix -ible reinforces the passive capacity, making the word describe someone or something that can "be taken under" emotionally or physically.
Children are more susceptible to peer pressure than adults.
The patient’s weakened immune system made him highly susceptible to infections.
She was deeply susceptible to romantic gestures.
This material is susceptible to damage from sunlight.
His argument was susceptible to criticism due to its lack of evidence.