SUSCEPTIBILITY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

susceptibility

noun

sə-ˌsep-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē

Definition of susceptibility

as in vulnerability

the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent his aunt's unfortunate susceptibility to viruses meant she was nearly always sick a country parson who had a well-known susceptibility to anyone with a hard-luck story

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Recent Examples of susceptibility Overwatering, especially in poor-draining soils, can lead to root rot, fungal infections, and increased susceptibility to pests. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 Strawberry Planters Strawberries require unique growing conditions due to their shallow roots, trailing growth, and susceptibility to pests and root rot. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026 This method allowed the researchers to access transverse magnetic susceptibility in previously unreachable conditions. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026 Over time, chronic sleep deprivation leads to broader immune dysregulation, increased susceptibility to infection, and hormonal imbalances that compound the problem. — Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for susceptibility

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Fears have mounted that increasingly powerful AI models could be a boon for cybercriminals hunting for software vulnerabilities, but many administration allies are wary of government regulation of the industry.

— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 1 July 2026
The attacks are forcing Moscow to manage visible problems at home, exposing a vulnerability in a country whose global power has long rested on its energy sector.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

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In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
As the intuitive Moon enters your 7th House of Partnership, your sensitivity to commitments heightens and clear expectations matter more than charm.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026

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