susceptible
Translation
susceptible, vulnerable, impressionable
Examples
Young children are very susceptible to colds.
Young children are very susceptible to colds.
He is susceptible to flattery.
He is susceptible to flattery.
Grammar Patterns
susceptible ((to sth.)) likely to be influenced or harmed by (sth.) Young children are very susceptible to colds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vulnerable, prone, impressionable; Antonyms: resistant, immune
Etymology
From Latin 'suscipere' (to take up). 'sus-' (under) + 'capere' (to take). So, 'able to be taken under'.
Memory Tips
Think 'sus-' (under) and 'cept' (take). Imagine being easily 'taken under' the influence of something, like an illness or an idea.