what does" susceptibility " mean?

Answer 1

1 If you have a susceptibility to something, you are likely to be affected by it. Example - Scientists have long ago discovered the gene that controls susceptibility to nicotine addiction. Some people have a great susceptibility to advertising.

2 Susceptibilities are feelings you have which are especially likely to be hurt. Synonym - sensibilities Example - Some writers delight in trying to hurt/offend/upset their readers' susceptibilities. He decided to spare no susceptibilities.

Answer 2

What Does Susceptibility Mean

Answer 3

The capability of being influenced by, affected by, vulnerable to something or the ability to be subjected to something. A theory can be susceptible to proof. A young girl can be susceptible to the charm of a ladies' man.

Answer 4

The dictionary says, "The capacity to be affected by deep emotions or strong feelings, sensitivity."
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/susceptibility

I think of this word as being used more in the sense of being vulnerable. For example: You have a susceptibility to a disease.

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Answer 5

(a)The quality or condition of being susceptible (capable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
2 : open, subject, or unresistant to some stimulus, influence, or agency )


(b)The capacity to be affected by deep emotions or strong feelings; sensitivity.

Answer 6

the state of being susceptible; easily affected

Answer 7

http://www.webster.com/dictionary/susceptibility

Answer 8

http://www.answers.com/susceptibility%20

Answer 9

LOL @ everyone's pictures. :-) I haven't actually seen Indi make a "mean" face before, I've never even seen her snarl or anything! I seriously just looked through all of my photos and couldn't find one.. talk about fail haha.

Answer 10

The capacity to be affected by deep emotions or strong feelings; sensitivity.