1
[ adjective ] (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of

Examples

"susceptible to colds" "susceptible of proof"

Used in print

(LeRoy Fothergill, "Biological Warfare", in Peter...)

This area is highly susceptible to infection .

Related terms

unsusceptible capable liable predisposed responsive temptable convincible fictile suggestible allergic unvaccinated vulnerable allergic sensitive vulnerable unprotected susceptibility

2
[ adjective ] easily impressed emotionally

Related terms

impressionable

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Rhymes with

acceptable perceptible unacceptable contemptible adaptable adoptable respectable detectable collectible unforgettable rentable undetectable regrettable delectable suggestible lamentable presentable injectable contestable digestible forgettable preventable capable imperceptible incapable inescapable debatable convertible vegetable inflatable incompatible uncomfortable repeatable inhospitable compatible comfortable unpredictable adjustable deductible predictable potable inhospitable irresistible hospitable transmittable printable unprintable inseparable irreparable unflappable notable edible unstoppable suitable incredible dependable credible commendable extendable spendable inedible amendable expendable eatable unaccountable inexhaustible inscrutable redoubtable insupportable irrefutable portable exportable quotable immutable countable excitable transportable insurmountable unbeatable reportable accountable unsupportable intractable tractable unsuitable indisputable retractable supportable disreputable constable palpable inimitable profitable heritable equitable veritable irritable reputable creditable habitable unprofitable culpable indomitable unpalatable palatable charitable attributable marketable inevitable uninhabitable inequitable inheritable collapsible stubble persuadable biodegradable untouchable comparable inoperable repayable incomparable parable practicable estimable operable impenetrable demonstrable wearable noticeable payable terrible tenable bearable unalterable arable inaccessible comparable comprehensible sensible compensable preferable incompressible dispensable reprehensible unbearable repairable indefensible impregnable irrepressible inflexible defensible addressable untenable amenable indispensable flexible ostensible execrable ineffable impeccable accessible pitiable lovable gullible legible illegible double intelligible eligible knowledgeable incorrigible unintelligible negligible bubble formidable workable equable saleable salable burnable stumble unshakable interchangeable confirmable unexplainable unsaleable unsalable unworkable irreplaceable reversible returnable irreversible discernible replaceable unavailable unattainable unassailable untraceable erasable exchangeable

Phonetic and Homophones

S AH0 S EH1 P T AH0 B AH0 L

Similar Spelling

susceptibility sceptical scepticism

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