🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

感受性

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kanjusei

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Susceptibility/səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼の感受性は季節によって変わる。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state of being likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

    "Her susceptibility to colds increased during the winter months."
  2. 2

    A characteristic or condition that makes someone or something more vulnerable to a particular influence or effect.

    "The susceptibility of the population to the virus was a major concern for health officials."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'susceptibility' originates from the Latin 'susceptibilis', meaning 'able to receive', which is derived from 'suscipere', meaning 'to take up'. The term evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 16th century, reflecting a shift towards the notion of being prone or vulnerable to certain influences or conditions.

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