susceptible
gb/səsˈɛptəbəl/ us/səsˈɛptəbəl/
B2
English
~ 8200
érzékeny, fogékony, hajlamos, befolyásolható, alkalmas, bizonyítható, értelmezhető
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is susceptible to [something]
Young children are particularly susceptible to infections during the winter.
A kisgyermekek télen különösen fogékonyak a fertőzésekre.
These crops are highly susceptible to damage from frost.
Ezek a növények rendkívül érzékenyek a fagykárra.
Investors who are not well informed are more susceptible to online scams.
Coastal areas are especially susceptible to flooding as sea levels rise.
People under stress may be more susceptible to advertising messages.
Learner examples
Babies are very susceptible to cold weather.
A csecsemők nagyon érzékenyek a hidegre.
This old bridge is susceptible to damage in strong winds.
Ez a régi híd erős szélben könnyen károsodhat.
Some people are more susceptible to the flu than others.
He is susceptible to pressure from his friends.
Dry skin is susceptible to small cuts.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *'susceptible of' something harmful (e.g. *'susceptible of cancer'). In modern English, for this meaning we almost always use 'susceptible to' plus the thing that affects or harms: 'susceptible to cancer', 'susceptible to stress'. Also, do not say *'very much susceptible'; use 'highly susceptible' or 'particularly susceptible'.
Meaning
easily affected or harmed by something
Collocations
susceptible to infection
|susceptible to disease
|susceptible to damage
|highly susceptible
|particularly susceptible
|susceptible to change
Synonyms
vulnerable (Very close in meaning; often used for people or systems that can be easily harmed, while 'susceptible' also often takes 'to' plus a cause.)
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prone (Emphasizes a tendency to experience something, especially problems; often used for repeated problems (e.g. 'prone to headaches').)
Antonyms
resistant (Describes someone or something that does not allow a substance, influence, or change to affect it easily.)
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immune (Stronger idea than 'resistant', often used with diseases or criticism, meaning completely or almost completely protected.)
Themes
health
|science
|risk
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Easily harmed or changed by something, or easily influenced by it.
Likely to be influenced, harmed, or affected by a particular thing.
B2
2
fogékony
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is susceptible to [emotional influence]
Teenagers can be very susceptible to peer pressure.
A kamaszokat nagyon könnyen befolyásolhatja a társaik nyomása.
He is quite susceptible to flattery, so complimenting him usually works.
Eléggé fogékony a hízelgésre, ezért általában beválik, ha megdicsérik.
The audience was highly susceptible to the speaker's emotional story.
She is susceptible to criticism and takes even small comments very personally.
Young voters are especially susceptible to messages they see on social media.
Learner examples
He is susceptible to other people’s opinions.
Könnyen befolyásolják mások véleményei.
She is very susceptible to praise and kind words.
Nagyon fogékony a dicséretre és a kedves szavakra.
Children are susceptible to peer pressure at school.
I am susceptible to sad movies and cry easily.
They are susceptible to strong leaders who speak with passion.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'sensitive'. 'Susceptible' here suggests not only feeling emotions strongly but also being easily influenced by other people, praise, or criticism. Use 'susceptible to' with the thing that influences: 'susceptible to flattery', not *'susceptible by flattery'.
Meaning
easily emotionally influenced or impressed
Collocations
susceptible to flattery
|susceptible to charm
|emotionally susceptible
|highly susceptible to criticism
Synonyms
impressionable (Stresses that someone, often young, is easily influenced or shaped by other people or ideas.)
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sensitive (Focuses on feeling things deeply and being easily hurt; not always about being influenced.)
Antonyms
thick-skinned (Describes someone who is not easily hurt or affected by criticism, insults, or emotional pressure.)
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impervious (More formal; suggests not being affected at all by emotions, criticism, or influence.)
Themes
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Easily moved by feelings or other people, so that you can quickly like, trust, or be hurt by them.
Easily influenced or deeply affected emotionally, especially in a way that makes someone quick to feel love, admiration, or hurt feelings.
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
[something] is susceptible of [action/interpretation]
The claim is not susceptible of proof with the data we currently have.
Az állítás a jelenleg rendelkezésünkre álló adatokkal nem bizonyítható.
The contract is susceptible of several different interpretations.
A szerződés többféleképpen is értelmezhető.
Such behavior is scarcely susceptible of logical explanation.
The figures are susceptible of improvement if costs can be reduced.
His theory is susceptible of being tested in future experiments.
Learner examples
This idea is susceptible of many meanings.
Ez a gondolat sokféleképpen értelmezhető.
The report is susceptible of change before it is final.
A jelentés a véglegesítése előtt még módosítható.
The case is not susceptible of a quick answer.
These numbers are susceptible of another kind of analysis.
The rule is susceptible of only one clear reading.
Common mistake:
This formal pattern 'susceptible of + noun/gerund' is rare in modern everyday speech. Learners sometimes try to use it in casual conversation, where 'can be' or 'able to be' is more natural. For example, say 'The claim can be proved', not '*The claim is susceptible of proof' in normal conversation.
Meaning
capable of a particular treatment or interpretation
Collocations
susceptible of proof
|susceptible of change
|susceptible of only one interpretation
Synonyms
capable (Very general; often used with 'of' to show that something can be done or is possible.)
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amenable (Formal; often used for things that can be changed or influenced by a process or method.)
Antonyms
incapable (Shows that something cannot be treated, changed, or done in the stated way.)
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insusceptible (Rare and formal; means not susceptible to a particular treatment or action.)
Themes
law
|academia
|formal_writing
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
Able to be treated, changed, or understood in a particular way.
Capable of undergoing a particular treatment, action, or interpretation; open or liable to being affected in that specific way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
susceptible
IPA
GB/səsˈɛptəbəl/
US/səsˈɛptəbəl/
Syllables & stress
sus - cept - ible (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cept)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: susceptible
Word family
Core family
susceptibility
noun
Expressions
be susceptible of
1/bˈi səsˈɛptəbəl əv/
fixed phrase
formal
to be capable of a certain treatment
To be able to be treated, proved, changed, or understood in a particular way.
Examples
- The data is susceptible of various interpretations.
- His statement is susceptible of proof if additional documents are found.
be susceptible to
1/bˈi səsˈɛptəbəl tə/
fixed phrase
to be easily affected by something
To be in a state where something can easily harm you, change you, or influence you.
Examples
- Smokers are more likely to be susceptible to lung infections.
- People who are very tired may be susceptible to making simple mistakes.
- Older buildings can be susceptible to damage during earthquakes.