English · Word Candidate

susceptible

[səˈsɛptɪbl̩]

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: susceptibles

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Likely to be affected by something.

Adjective

Examples

He was susceptible to minor ailments.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Easily influenced or tricked; credulous.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A person who is vulnerable to being infected by a certain disease

Noun

Examples

In either instance a decrease in the number of susceptibles, by making the spread of virus less easy, tends towards a stage at which the infection dies out.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “susceptible” mean?

Likely to be affected by something.

Is “susceptible” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.