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susceptibility

sus·cep·ti·bil·i·ty [ sə sèptə bíllətee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. likelihood of being affected: the likelihood of being affected, or a tendency to be affected, by a specific thing
susceptibility to colds

2. sensitivity: the tendency to be affected by strong feelings and emotions

3. physics 
Same as  magnetic susceptibility




plural noun sus·cep·ti·bil·i·ties 
Definition:
 
feelings: somebody's feelings, especially those of somebody who easily becomes upset

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