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susceptible

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[ US /səˈsɛptəbəɫ/ ]
[ UK /səsˈɛptəbə‍l/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. easily impressed emotionally
  2. (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of
    susceptible to colds
    susceptible of proof

How To Use susceptible In A Sentence

  • It is critical to an understanding of deixis to recall that even very ‘local’ elements of context, such as a speaker's own corporeal experience and perceptual field, are susceptible of schematisation.
  • Not sure what a 'twofer' is, but if what you mean is that the '2050' scenario is ridiculous, then you're way into denial and every bit as susceptible to the blinkers of 'You Know You Are Right' as those you ridicule. John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting...
  • This magnificent bit of luck, the finding of the calisaya, awakened in the susceptible bosom of Mr. Marcoy an ardent desire to explore for himself the site of its discovery. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 23, February, 1873
  • In fact, as far as the majority of chemically susceptible persons are concerned, the scent of cosmetics is one of the most troublesome features of this problem. An Alternative Approach to Allergies
  • Wear a warm hat to guard against heat loss from your head and if your hands are susceptible to the cold then wear some thin gloves.
  • Yet she agrees they are highly susceptible to peer pressure.
  • Patients with liver disease may be susceptible to infection, particularly when this is secondary to alcohol abuse.
  • `My son is not easily susceptible to labelling, though he makes a fine friend. DREAMS OF INNOCENCE
  • Ramsey-optimal prices are not concerned with alternative means of supply: hence they are in principle susceptible to competitive entry.
  • These patients are therefore particularly susceptible to environmental insults. The Residue Report - an action plan for safer food
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