susceptible
Translation
easily influenced, prone to, vulnerable
Examples
He is very susceptible to colds.
He is very susceptible to colds.
She was susceptible to his charm.
She was susceptible to his charm.
Grammar Patterns
((to sth.)) to be easily affected by (sth.) He is susceptible to flattery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vulnerable, prone, impressionable; Antonyms: resistant, immune
Etymology
From Latin 'suscipere' (to take up), from 'sub-' (under) + 'capere' (to take). It literally means 'able to be taken under'.
Memory Tips
Think of being easily 'seized' or 'captured' by an illness or idea. The '-ible' ending means 'able to be'.